by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this bouncy musical, a sax-playing ex-convict joins a swing band. He does really well until an old friend tries to tempt him into becoming a criminal again. The convict refuses the offer, so the "friend" retaliates by doing the job anyway and leaving the con to take the rap.
characteristics
- Rescue
- Accusation
- Songwriter
- Songwriting
- Robber
- Performer
- Performance
- Swing-music
- Thief
- Victim
- Yakuza
- Traveling
- Traveler
- Past
- Tour
