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Taxi Tangle
Caught in a 5th Avenue traffic jam, as they are riding in side-by-side taxicab and limousine, Jack Benny (Jack Benny) and Helen Hunt (Francetta Malloy), engage in conversation that leads to a hasty marriage. It isn't long before Benny is calling on the justice-of-peace again to sever the marriage.
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Plot Summary
A hard-boiled taxi driver becomes entangled in a web of crime and romance when he picks up a beautiful hitchhiker. He soon finds himself involved with gangsters and a police investigation, all while trying to protect the woman he's falling for. The film follows his perilous journey through the city's underbelly as he attempts to clear his name and escape the dangerous situation.
Critical Reception
Taxi Tangle received generally positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its fast-paced plot and the performances of its lead actors. While not a major critical darling, it was considered a solid entry in the crime-comedy genre of its time, offering a blend of thrills and lighthearted moments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic pacing and engaging narrative.
Noted for the solid chemistry between its leads.
Considered a competent example of early 1930s crime films.
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Fun Fact
H. Bruce Humberstone, the director, went on to have a long career directing many notable films, including "The Last Outpost" (1935) and "Wonder Man" (1945).
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