gullwing592003

This is better than I hoped with a good story & plot. The ending is a bit weak & could've been better. With such a clever story line I was hoping Paul Sheridan would get away with the loot & the moll. The stakeout should've ended as soon as Wheeler showed up with the loot. Paul made too many mistakes ultimately tripping him up he should've knocked off Paddy Dolan when he shot Wheeler. And not trust Paddy with the keys to Wheeler's car & the loot. Or when he learned Dolan moved Wheeler's car Sheridan with the help of Lona Maclane spotted the car from the rooftop. When Paul drove the car for Wheeler's body to be found he should've stopped at his pad to stash the bank money or stashed it in his own car & he would've gotten away with it. He would've never been suspected with Wheeler & his partner dead the stolen money would've never been found.

This was a role only Fred MacMurray could do & just like his role in "Double Indemnity". No other actor could pull this off not Humphrey Bogart or George Raft they had a code of ethics & would never get corrupted & "play the sap" for a steamy hot enticing dame like Kim Novak. I can't get enough of this movie I watch it everyday it's that good.

But the ending could've been better & was disappointing. Not only was Paul Sheridan a pushover he was just plain stupid but still a good movie. Highly recommended.

I watched this series in the '80's & I only recall bits & pieces of some of the episodes It didn't leave a lasting impact on me until 2 days ago I watched this episode for the first time on TV where episodes are shown on the weekends & I was totally blown away by the shockingly unexpected surprise ending, It made my hair stand up & gave me goosebumps & affected me so much I was inspired to find the series on You Tube & to search for this episode. I didn't see this in prime time otherwise I would've remembered it.

I will not give away the story but I was perplexed as to why Mark & Jonathan an angel didn't figure out that the dog was asking for their help. Even when the dog jumped on the hood of the car. Dogs just don't act like that in normal situations.

The ending really packs a wallop & is unforgettable. Michael Landon really knocked it out of the park with this episode.

Mickey Rooney was never a comedian even though he could be very funny at times. He could also be very serious & tough. He was quite a versatile actor.

As a kid I grew up watching the Andy Hardy film series & laughed. But I outgrew those movies. When I first saw "Boys Town" (1938) I forgot about Andy Hardy & was more impacted by his more serious & tougher roles.

He played a tough kid in "Hoosier Schoolboy" (1936) he was great as a grease monkey in "Quicksand" (1950). But I've never been more impressed than his portrayal of the notorious celebrated outlaw bank robber Lester Gillis aka Baby Face Nelson the quick tempered trigger happy shoot em up gangster.

It also has an excellent supporting cast of usual suspects like George e. Stone interestingly cast against type as a banker instead of a gangster. Elisha Cook Jr. & Jack Elam & John Hoyt etc. This movie really has the look & feel of a genuine 1930's gangster movie.

Surprisingly he let's the banker live (George E. Stone) & later when he see's 2 kids & draws his Tommy gun & pulls back his gun as the kids don't spot him & walk way.

Carolyn Jones asks Baby Face to lie to her that he wouldn't have killed the 2 kids he answers her by saying he would not have killed them.

Mickey Rooney was perfect for the role as he was short & had a baby face I can't think of anyone else in the role. Mickey Rooney was born to play Baby Face Nelson for Mickey Rooney is Baby Face Nelson.

Highly recommended for any fans of gangster films.