The Hoodlum Saint has a cobbled-together feel. Too many plot lines, and most lack interest. Characters change personalities, then change again, as if the writers were not certain what to do with their creations. The normally excellent William Powell seems to be phoning in his performance. Even the stalwart supporting actor James Gleason does a pale imitation of himself. He has a religious conversion at one point that is unbelievable and embarrassing in its ham-handedness. Neither leading lady (Esther Williams and Angela Lansbury) has the star quality or acting ability to lift the proceedings a notch. Miss Lansbury sings (dubbed) several torch songs that are fastforward-worthy. I recommend you skip The Hoodlum Saint.
Review of The Hoodlum Saint
