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The Rummy
After Billy gets discharged for wrecking his Taxi, he takes a job at a Taxidermy business. Ben brings in his flea to be stuffed & loses it. They get locked in at night and are frightened.
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Plot Summary
A young, down-on-his-luck boxer gets entangled with a group of criminals. He attempts to win a boxing match to clear his name and escape their clutches. The film follows his efforts to outsmart the mob and reclaim his life.
Critical Reception
The Rummy is a lesser-known early sound film. Contemporary reviews were mixed, often citing its straightforward plot and occasional humor, but it generally failed to make a significant critical impact. It is mostly remembered today as an early example of crime-comedies.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on a familiar, albeit occasionally amusing, crime plot.
Features some early sound-era charm but lacks depth.
Performances are functional, serving the needs of the B-movie narrative.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a play of the same name by Paul Vulpiè and Edward Dewhurst.
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