Edward L. Cahn was a master of some campy films in the 50s and early 60s, and this is one of them.
It's all about a large stash of stolen bank loot squared away somewhere, and the good gal versus the bad to get it all. But first, there's a classic prison escape, due to mother nature --EARTHQUAKE! Rare for 50s films, but a real treat with lots of shakin' and screamin' and cardboard sets rockin'.
Adele Jergens, popular blonde in lots of B films, plays the toughest cookie, and she's fantastic in this type of role. Many other familiar actresses on board, including veteran Jane Darwell and tv's first Lois Lane, Phyllis Coates. Richard Denning plays the good guy slash minister, following the trail which leads to the broken down house of an old man, related to one of the gals. The old bird is tough enough in his own way, and is the cash hidden with him?
There's lots of scrambling and gunplay, and somehow it all jives in classic black and white. Watch Adele Jergens right to the bitter end.
Cahn did an excellent job directing. His next classic would be THE SHE CREATURE.
The finale is memorable, in that sort of campy 50s style we all love. A special thank you to MOVIES Net for rerunning this classic on its late show lineup lately.
Always on dvd for collectors. A Must.
