Edward Binns is a tavern owner in Portland Oregon who has installed pinball machines, despite the warnings of G*d-fearing people that it could lead to gambling. He finds himself approached by some local people who suggest that he install one-armed bandits and other devices; his refusal could get acid thrown into the face of his teenage daughter, Carolyn Craig. Confronted with these sales tactics, Binns agrees, but goes to the local cops, who get him to wear a wire while he infiltrates the criminal organization. He also takes the precaution of sending his wife and children out of town.
It's one of those 1950s movies about how criminals are infiltrating perfectly nice town, and it's told in a matter-of-fact manner by director Harold Schuster. In one scene, Frank Gorshin attempts to rape Miss Craig. It all ends with a voice-over informing us that the US Senate ran an investigation and concluded that Seattle was still a good place to raise your kids.
It's one of those 1950s movies about how criminals are infiltrating perfectly nice town, and it's told in a matter-of-fact manner by director Harold Schuster. In one scene, Frank Gorshin attempts to rape Miss Craig. It all ends with a voice-over informing us that the US Senate ran an investigation and concluded that Seattle was still a good place to raise your kids.