by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this comedy, a sneaky salesman tries to sell an inventor's newest product, a water-based fuel. Before the inventor can finish testing the product, he needs cash, so the salesman desperately endeavors to come up with some by creating a phony stock promotion.
characteristics
- Inventor
- Ransom
- Invention
- Fuel
- Victim
- Salespeople
- Salesperson
- Swindle
- Salesman
- Scam
- Saleswoman
- Kidnap
- Con-artist
- Business-financing
- Con-game
