This is a movie that while destined to the trash heap is not garbage. It is an enlightening film that portrays people, because of legal issues, carefully. If you can read between the lines you will see similarities to today's headlines. The actors portray(many people) in character and do well. You must listen and understand the time frame of the 1930's. Extrapolate the nuances and forge thoughts of the current events of the USA in the current events pages of history. After seeing this film go to your computers or laptops or cellphones and look up Major General Smedley Darlington Butler "retired" an learn the truth of the movie and why it's important in today's society. If you aren't impressed or otherwise concerned then you are destined to have history repeat itself.