Insurance investigator Dennis O'Keefe (Sam) arrives in a small community to confirm details regarding a payout to newly-wed Virginia Christine (Margaret) after her uncle has exited this world courtesy of Mr Suicide. However, it becomes clear that his death was no suicide. He was murdered. However, none of the townsfolk seem bothered to pursue this line of inquiry. Not even Virginia who would stand to gain even more money if the death was deemed to be murder. Why is everyone so keen to keep the details as a suicide? It's up to O'Keefe to find out what is going on whilst wooing local girl Barbara Britton (Anita).
I like the human sentiment of a community helping each other out even if it is against the law. The film's storyline is morally wrong but humanely just. And it appeals to me. William Bendix (Larry) is good as the town's sheriff who is carefully obstructive and Ann E Todd (Cathie) throws in some funny moments as Britton's younger sister. The film serves the audience with a warm, community feeling and this is helped by the Christmas-time setting.
However, what is the film actually about in the first place? I thought insurance companies don't pay out in suicide cases? So, there should be nothing to investigate and, therefore, no film made. Lose a point.
I like the human sentiment of a community helping each other out even if it is against the law. The film's storyline is morally wrong but humanely just. And it appeals to me. William Bendix (Larry) is good as the town's sheriff who is carefully obstructive and Ann E Todd (Cathie) throws in some funny moments as Britton's younger sister. The film serves the audience with a warm, community feeling and this is helped by the Christmas-time setting.
However, what is the film actually about in the first place? I thought insurance companies don't pay out in suicide cases? So, there should be nothing to investigate and, therefore, no film made. Lose a point.