First National Pictures
Directed by Alfred E. Green
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Turner Classic Movies)
Edward G. Robinson is a Colorado miner who strikes it rich, becomes a politician then ends up destitute when the price of silver collapses. His Yates Martin is a rather naive character: easily duped into buying a worthless mine, spending money freely on far-flung projects such as an elaborate opera house and having an affair with a wealthy socialite which ruins his marriage. He is difficult to relate to and even unlikeable at times, so when he ends up broke the emotional reaction is almost one of indifference. Nonetheless, Robinson's performance makes it watchable, and it's interesting to see him do something other than his usual gangster persona.
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