IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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A Greek barber has uncommon skills in playing poker and soon rises in the seedy world of illegal gambling, but pretty blondes remain his Achilles' heel.A Greek barber has uncommon skills in playing poker and soon rises in the seedy world of illegal gambling, but pretty blondes remain his Achilles' heel.A Greek barber has uncommon skills in playing poker and soon rises in the seedy world of illegal gambling, but pretty blondes remain his Achilles' heel.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Billy House
- Irontown Salesman
- (as William House)
Ernie Alexander
- Bellboy
- (uncredited)
Edwin Argus
- Two-Time Phil aka Back-to-Back Shultz
- (uncredited)
Spencer Bell
- Suntan
- (uncredited)
Clark Burroughs
- Mr. 'Deep' River
- (uncredited)
John George
- Dwarf on Train
- (uncredited)
Eddie Hart
- Detective
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDespite both Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney having spent most of their acting careers with Warner Bros., this was the only film the two acting legends appeared in together.
- GoofsWhen "drowning" girl is rescued, it's late at night when she's driven to Nick's home, but when they pull up in front of his house, it's broad daylight.
- Quotes
Snake Eyes - Porter: Who'll give me a half a dollar for my hand?
Nick 'The Barber' Venizelos: Uh, I wouldn't give you a nickel for your whole body.
Featured review
Robinson and Cagney in their only film.
Whilst "Smart Money" was being filmed, Edward G. Robinson had become a star at "Warner Bros," thanks to his film, "Little Caesar." James Cagney had just finished making "The Public Enemy" and that film hadn't yet been released. "Smart Money" isn't another gangster film as the story doesn't allow for that kind of character and Robinson isn't a hoodlum either. He is a professional barber who happens to be a gambler. For a while in the film, Robinson is small time but after avenging himself upon the con men who took all his money, he carves out a gambling empire with Cagney as his right hand man. The District Attorney has had enough of all the gambling and corruption that goes with it and he plans Robinson's downfall. His demise comes in a most unexpected way. Edward G. Robinson dominates "Smart Money" but James Cagney is right there after the half way stage. Their scenes are absolutely superb and I wish the two actors had made more films together. Boris Karloff makes a brief appearance as a gambler. Robinson is a very affable character and his wealth and power does little to change his disposition. The two leads carry this film but the story and narrative are far above average.
- alexanderdavies-99382
- Aug 29, 2017
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