This is one of the most unusual shorts from the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Alan Saunders just graduated at the top of his class in college, but despite being brilliant and talented, he has trouble finding work and takes a job with an electronics company that is beneath his talents. Instead of accepting this and assuming he'll eventually be promoted, Alan is resentful. So, when he has a chance to use his engineering skills for evil, he joins a local crime gang--which is ironic, as his boss DOES recognize his skills and is about to give him a big promotion. The promotion comes too late--and Alan embarks on a very successful career committing robberies and even a murder! Eventually, it all catches up to him.
In addition to being well written, the film was also interesting because it's one of the earlier movies to talk about television, as Alan has invented something to revolutionize TV screen resolutions. And, you see a simulated demonstration of television near the end of the show. All in all, a fascinating and well made short from start to finish.