While O'Keefe leads as the likable shyster, veteran actor Lewis Stone stands out as a disgraced, alcoholic doctor, and Nat Pendleton provides comic relief as Brandon’s dim-witted assistant, "Floppy" Phil.
“Dennis O'Keefe (the ambulance chasing attorney of the title) carries the day, and Lewis Stone is surprisingly affecting.” Letterboxd · 2 years ago The Chaser 1938 01:15:30
The story follows (Dennis O'Keefe), a sleazy attorney who thrives on finding accident victims to sue deep-pocketed corporations over trumped-up injuries. His primary target is the local streetcar company, whose owner, Calhoun (Henry O'Neill), hires Dorothy Mason (Ann Morriss) to go undercover and expose Brandon's fraudulent schemes. While O'Keefe leads as the likable shyster, veteran
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Known as an "MGM quickie," it was filmed in just two weeks. Despite the rapid production, it features notable character actors and serves as an entertaining look at pre-war legal ethics. Community Perspectives
As Brandon falls for Dorothy, the plot thickens with professional duplicity and a change of heart, as Dorothy begins to realize the "unscrupulous" nature of her own employer.