In Fast Company

The second of four dozen Bowery Boys films made from the 1940s well in the 1950s. However, although I enjoy their films, I will be quick to admit that their humor is far from subtle or sophisticated...and occasionally, it's just downright bad. Because of this, my wife usually leaves the room when I put on their films...but in this case she mostly sat with me...making faces during much of the movie!

In this installment, Slip (Leo Gorcey) agrees to help an out of work independent cab driver. His local priest ENCOURAGES him to help out...and risking the fires of Hell, Mahoney drives a cab. But soon he realizes HOW the driver got hurt, as the competition is very violent and dirty and will do just about anything to stop any competition. See the film and see how he and the gang handle these goons.

In many ways, this film is like a reworking of the old James Cagney movie "Taxi"...with some humor and hijinks added to it. And, it's pretty much what you'd expect from Gorcey, Huntz Hall and the rest....which, for some is pleasant entertainment and for others, a migraine lasting a little over an hour. I'd say this one is about average for the franchise...maybe slightly better.