The crackerjack script is skillful at doling out information in a series of intriguing twists and turns, with a lot of clever details. Duryea does what he does best as the sleazy parasite, Hayden plays it a little shabbier than usual, and Art Smith has an enjoyable turn. Lamour falls a little short but it's not a very meaty role. There's a lot of nice little bits of business and a cynical, seedy edge that occasionally cuts through the more light-hearted nature of the film. A fun little movie.