Quick Millions

A meek accountant is accidentally embroiled in a series of mob-related schemes. He finds himself on the run from both the police and the gangsters he inadvertently crossed. Navigating a treacherous underworld, he must use his wits to survive and clear his name.

Quick Millions received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics often noting its formulaic plot but appreciating the energetic performances, particularly from Eddie Foy Jr. The film's blend of crime and comedy was seen as somewhat uneven, but it provided standard entertainment for its era.

• A brisk, if unremarkable, crime-comedy.
• Eddie Foy Jr. brings a good deal of energy to his role.
• Relies on familiar plot devices but offers some lighthearted moments.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this early film.

The film was part of a cycle of "gangster comedy" films popular in the late 1930s, aiming to lighten the tone of more serious crime dramas.