A young man-about-town (John Darrow) captures the heart of an heiress (Mary Brian), but their plans for wedded bliss are put on hold when the playboy is arrested for murder. Fortune favors the fellow, however, and he escapes to find the real killer — his only clue a roulette betting system involving the numbers 7, 14, 28, and 29. His pursuit takes him to Monte Carlo, where he is helped in his quest by a young woman (Yola d’Avril, in a touching role), whose presence complicates matters when his former fiancée arrives on the scene. The leads are OK, and George “Gabby” Hayes delivers a likeable performance as a police detective who believes in the young man’s innocence.

  Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK, but not great.

Movie 15 for 2022.