Like other early 1930's crime filcks, Smart Money is presented as a rise-and-fall morality tale, but works as the comedic tragedy of an amiable anti-hero, here played by the distinctive Edward G. Robinson. As with most cinema of its era, from the moment the female character enters and onwards, it is encumbered by her sexist portrayal and a general lack of integrity regarding gender relations. A typical product of its times, with a poor ending, but I enjoyed most of it.

Edward G. Robinson is great in the lead role in this film. This is a well made movie, the cast gels well together and the story is really entertaining. The only thing I would have liked more of is more scenes with James Cagney. Definitely check out this classic film.

Wouldn't have been much without Edward G. Robinson, but his performance is good enough to make up for all its shortcomings.

"Bros before hoes" is the timeless moral of this lightweight film staring both greatest Warner gangsters - Robinson and Cagney. Entertaining, but not very ambitious or interesting, this film looks like it spent too much time on cutting table. Apart from nice cast and pretty dames, there aren't many reasons to see it.