Meanwhile, Jim goes ahead with his plan for a gambling ship. Although warned to re-schedule the date of the ship's maiden voyage because of a worker's strike, he proceeds on schedule. Amidst the drunken partiers emerges the floor show, the dancing duo of beautiful Rita Cansino and Gary Leon. For me it's undoubtedly the film's highlight. Unfortunately, it's occasionally interrupted by scenes relating to the plot, then is cut short when one of the drunkards starts a fire.
Pandemonium breaks out, people run for the life boats.
The fact that his son's life was endangered finally changes Jim's attitude and the family is re-united. Dante's Inferno began filming in late 1934 and finished in early 1935, but it was not released until that fall. Because of this, two films Rita appeared in after this were released before it. So, while this was the first feature film she worked on, it was the third released. Although I like both Spencer Tracy and Claire Trevor, for me, Rita's number was the only good part of the picture.