The writing duo of Lucien Hubbard and Joseph Jackson were nominated at the 4th Academy Awards in the now defunct Best Story category . Nick Venizelos ( Robinson ) , a prosperous small-town barber , provides his customers with gambling in his back room . He is so lucky that one suggests he go to the big city to take on famous gambler named Hickory Short . Not lacking in self-confidence , Nick puts up half of the $ 10,000 stake himself , while the others raise the rest . He leaves the shop under the supervision of his assistant , Jack ( Cagney ) , and takes the train into the city
4th Academy Awards
4th Academy Awards
Smart Money (1931 film)