High Pressure (1932)

A promoter (William Powell) agrees to promote an artificial rubber product made from sewage after he's assured by his friend (Frank McHugh) that the product is on the level and not a scam. He rents an office and begins to sell shares of the newly formed artificial rubber company. But there's a slight problem ... the inventor (Harry Beresford) can't be found! Based on the play HOT MONEY by Aben Kandel and directed by Mervyn LeRoy (QUO VADIS). This frantic farce is more enjoyable than it has a right to be. Director LeRoy rushes through the antics like a bullet train, no doubt hoping we won't notice how slight the plot is. Powell is in his element here and if you're partial to these frenetic comedies as I am, you might have a bit of fun with this one. It's not a sleeper or a lost comedic gem but a perfectly servicable pre code comedy. With Evelyn Brent, George Sidney and Guy Kibbee.