Rescue Squad

In this film, a wealthy collector of art endeavors to sway an artist's model away from marrying a scoundrel. Meanwhile, he also looks to assist an Asian importer in raising funds for his son's surgery through the purchase of a sacred statuette of Buddha. The importer fears that selling the statuette will bring a curse upon him, leading to a deadly plot to poison the collector after the transaction.

The title "Rescue Squad" refers to a brief appearance of a group that helps firemen save two main characters trapped in an elevator during a fire. Despite the film's title, the focus is more on the complex relationships and moral conflicts rather than on any traditional rescue theme. This film encapsulates the themes of sacrifice, art, and the consequences of greed within its narrative, making it a unique piece from the 1930s era of cinema.