This is the 14th of 17 films made by Ross Alexander, a talented but doomed young actor. I say 'doomed' because only a short time after completing the film, and at age 30, Alexander committed suicide. What a sad waste.

The plot for "Hot Money" is ridiculous. A wacky scientist has come up with a formula to turn water into gasoline and it apparently works. But before learning the formula and actually buying it, some dopey investors start a company and plan on going public. But they also need a man to sell this idea and, oddly, they get Chick Randall (Alexander)...straight from a stint in prison!! Oddly, however, Chick walks, talks and acts like a huckster...but he really believes in the company. But after selling many shares in their new company, the inventor...and his formula...disappear!

The fast pacing is perfect for this film....and the movie never seems to slow down in the least! And, while I might not have cast Alexander in the role (I would gotten Lee Tracy), he was excellent here. A fun and enjoyable film...thanks to a dandy script.