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Five Million in Cash
Philémon De Montfilet came first in his year in the prestigious engineering school "Poly Art Technique" because of an epidemic which brought all the other examination candidates down.
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Plot Summary
In this installment of the Bowery Boys series, Slip and Sach stumble upon a briefcase containing five million dollars. Their discovery quickly attracts the attention of dangerous criminals who will stop at nothing to retrieve the money. The boys must navigate a treacherous underworld of gangsters and evade capture while trying to figure out what to do with their sudden fortune.
Critical Reception
As with most Bowery Boys films, "Five Million in Cash" was not a critical darling. It was produced as a low-budget B-movie, catering to its established fanbase rather than aiming for critical acclaim. Audience reception was generally positive among fans of the series, who appreciated the familiar slapstick humor and characters.
What Reviewers Say
Offers the typical slapstick humor and lighthearted adventure expected from the Bowery Boys.
A straightforward crime plot with predictable twists and turns.
Relies heavily on the established chemistry and antics of its lead characters.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. However, films in the Bowery Boys series generally appealed to audiences looking for simple, comedic entertainment.
Fun Fact
This film is notable for being one of the later entries in the long-running "Bowery Boys" series, which began in the 1940s and featured many of the same core actors throughout its various iterations.
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