Director bill beaudine made a TON of films in the 1940s and 1950s with slip and the gang, under their various group names. Leo gorcey, huntz hall, and gang. As usual, the brother and dad gorcey are in this one as well. When a friend of the gang ends up D. E. D. Dead, they start investigating. They even take card dealer lessons, so they can infiltrate the scene of the crime. We watch a pro in slow motion, showing us the tricks of the trade, to make sure of a winning hand in blackjack. The big hollywood star lyle talbot is mcdermott, owner of the illegal gambling club. Some other familiar faces here.... dick elliott (the loud guy in the bar) was the mayor on andy griffith. And keep an eye out for chester clute... he was a background character in so many films. It's okay.. the usual zany goings on in a bowery boys film. Don't look too closely, just enjoy the ride.