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Paths to Paradise

  • 19251925
  • 1h 18m
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7.0/10
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Betty Compson, Raymond Griffith, and Bert Woodruff in Paths to Paradise (1925)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Romance
A con-woman has a nice business going in fleecing gullible tourists who want a genuine 'underworld' experience -- but the tables are turned when one of her victims turns out to be less innoc... Read allA con-woman has a nice business going in fleecing gullible tourists who want a genuine 'underworld' experience -- but the tables are turned when one of her victims turns out to be less innocent than he looks! Dodging the city detective who knows her by sight and wants her to "go ... Read allA con-woman has a nice business going in fleecing gullible tourists who want a genuine 'underworld' experience -- but the tables are turned when one of her victims turns out to be less innocent than he looks! Dodging the city detective who knows her by sight and wants her to "go straight", she next sets her sights on a valuable diamond pendant; but when her elegant ne... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
153
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  • Director
    • Clarence G. Badger
  • Writers
    • Paul Armstrong(play "The Heart of a Thief")
    • Keene Thompson(screen play by)
  • Stars
    • Betty Compson
    • Raymond Griffith
    • Tom Santschi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clarence G. Badger
  • Writers
    • Paul Armstrong(play "The Heart of a Thief")
    • Keene Thompson(screen play by)
  • Stars
    • Betty Compson
    • Raymond Griffith
    • Tom Santschi
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    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Betty Compson and Raymond Griffith in Paths to Paradise (1925)
    Betty Compson in Paths to Paradise (1925)
    Betty Compson and Raymond Griffith in Paths to Paradise (1925)
    Paths to Paradise (1925)
    Paths to Paradise (1925)

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    Betty Compson
    Betty Compson
    • Mollyas Molly
    Raymond Griffith
    Raymond Griffith
    • The Dude from Duluthas The Dude from Duluth
    Tom Santschi
    Tom Santschi
    • Chief of Detectives Callahanas Chief of Detectives Callahan
    Bert Woodruff
    Bert Woodruff
    • Bride's Fatheras Bride's Father
    Fred Kelsey
    Fred Kelsey
    • Confederateas Confederate
    Clem Beauchamp
    Edgar Kennedy
    Edgar Kennedy
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Ellinor Vanderveer
    Ellinor Vanderveer
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Leo White
    Leo White
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Clarence G. Badger
    • Writers
      • Paul Armstrong(play "The Heart of a Thief")
      • Keene Thompson(screen play by)
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    A con-woman has a nice business going in fleecing gullible tourists who want a genuine 'underworld' experience -- but the tables are turned when one of her victims turns out to be less innocent than he looks! Dodging the city detective who knows her by sight and wants her to "go straight", she next sets her sights on a valuable diamond pendant; but when her elegant nemesis turns up at the scene of the would-be crime, it becomes a race to see who can carry out the con first... —Igenlode Wordsmith
    • chinatown san francisco
    • san francisco california
    • based on play
    • Plot summary
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      • A rollicking comedy of two crooks who make you laugh all the way from San Francisco to Mexico--and back again.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Romance
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    • Trivia
      The opening feature for the 50th Cinecon Film Festival in Los Angeles.
    • Connections
      Version of Hold That Blonde! (1945)

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    9/10
    Cons conning cons
    PATHS TO PARADISE begins in the seedy streets of San Francisco and ends just across the border in Mexico (at least in the 6 of 7 reels version currently extant). Plot lines will be discussed as we go along so don't continue reading this if you want to go into the film cold. Along the way we see Raymond Griffith's character, a man of numerous names ("I always answer pages; you never know what might turn up") turn the tables on a group of con artists (including the "Queen of China") fleecing tourists looking for a view of the seamy side of life using nothing more than his wits and a gas inspector badge.

    He then matches wits with some of that gang, police and detectives in order to obtain a valuable diamond necklace. His major ruse is declaring himself to be a deft detective. He's able to convince the owner of the necklace of this to such an extent that the owner proclaims that this man is "the best detective in the world" to all the guests gathered at his sumptuous party. When the owner notices not all of those present agree, he suggests they hide a watch while the "detective" is in another room. Of course, while the watch is being hidden the "detective" is busily working on the safe.

    Although initially at odds against the "Queen of China", who is working as a maid in the house with the necklace as her goal, they eventually team up to pull off the heist. A policeman wrestling with a dog who's taken his flashlight provides a very humorous scene as no matter how the "detective" (who's decided to nick the whole safe and work on opening it later) moves about, he's continually targeted by the beam of the flashlight. Feeling he's finally been caught, he sits down in exasperation with his hands in the air. Only then does he realize the policeman has no idea of his presence and the action continues.

    After a few more mishaps, twists and turns the couple liberate the necklace and make use of a car to head toward the Mexican border. A police car is in hot pursuit and a call is put out for motorcycle cops from all the cities along the path of the fugitives. From San Luis Obispo on more and more motorcycle cops pour out until it almost looks like an early motocross event! Continued firing by the police manages to puncture one of the wheels of the getaway car. Although the police are not that far behind, the couple are able to stop and effect a change of tires speedily enough to resume their escape. At the end of the 6th reel, they've made it across the border and the police are unwilling to follow across the border due to "international complications". According to reviews of the film when it came out, the 7th reel has the woman feeling guilty about the theft and convincing her companion to return so they can give it back. And as a payoff for the gazillion cops on bikes earlier, apparently each and every one of them slaps a speeding ticket on the car when they do return. (At various times in the chase there are shots of the speedometer at 80 to 100 mph - which would be highly unlikely for the terrain shown).

    All in all a fast-paced, funny film. It's highly unlikely that the 7th reel still exists in viable nitrate . . . but it sure would be fun to see it!
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    • Release date
      • June 29, 1925 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Regalo de boda
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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