If you were to parlay just six of the two dozen or so events in this film, you would be able to win the Pick Six at the race track. The odds of ALL of these things happening to one person in a few days in New York would easily be a million to one or more. Despite that, we watch Victorrio Gassman run from one unlikely situation to another with the utter suspension of disbelief that only the movies can provide. Gloria Grahame is good as the romantic interest, and Maxwell Shane does a very good job of directing, while Joseph Broc does an outstanding job of cinematography.
Some of the dialogue is corny and dated, but the essence of the film still shines through. Interesting to note that Shelly Winters was supposed to play the Grahame part in the film, but she unexpectedly dropped out at the last minute. She is even featured in one version of the coming attractions! Although annoying at times, well worth viewing. (By the way, there are not large crowds of people in the subways in New York City at three o'clock in the morning, as portrayed in the film).
Some of the dialogue is corny and dated, but the essence of the film still shines through. Interesting to note that Shelly Winters was supposed to play the Grahame part in the film, but she unexpectedly dropped out at the last minute. She is even featured in one version of the coming attractions! Although annoying at times, well worth viewing. (By the way, there are not large crowds of people in the subways in New York City at three o'clock in the morning, as portrayed in the film).