Larceny, Inc. (1942)

Fresh from the confines of Sing Sing, 'Pressure' Maxwell, a hardened criminal, has a newfound ambition to trade his dubious past for the respectable life of a businessman. However, his loyal crony, 'Jug' Martin, harbors a different dream: to embark on a daring bank heist proposed by their former cellmate, Leo. Striking a compromise, they procure a luggage shop bordering the very bank Leo has his sights on, serving as a convenient front for their illicit intentions. However, the trio - Pressure, Jug, and their endearing sidekick, Weepy - soon realize they are far from adept at the burglar's craft. Their ineptitude is matched only by the unexpected success of their legitimate business. The once desolate luggage shop begins to teem with paying customers, a phenomenon more baffling than any prison escape. As they grapple with their burgeoning customer base and their blundered burglary attempts, the trio finds themselves questioning their criminal inclinations. Just when they contemplate abandoning their felonious path, their plans are thrown into disarray by the unwelcome reappearance of Leo, fresh from a jailbreak and hell-bent on executing the bank robbery. Now, Pressure, Jug, and Weepy must navigate this precarious situation, torn between their newfound legitimacy and the lingering call of their unlawful past. 'Larceny, Inc.' is a comedic rollercoaster ride that juggles the absurd and the plausible, delving into the chaotic lives of three men who find themselves standing at the crossroads of crime and commerce.

Larceny, Inc. is a comedy movie featuring Edward G. Robinson and directed by Lloyd Bacon.

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