The Fortune

In the vibrant Roaring Twenties, two swindlers, Nicky Wilson and Oscar Sullivan, stumble upon the mysterious heiress Fredericka Quintessa Bigard. Little do they know, Freddie holds the key to a lucrative sanitary napkin empire, making her an irresistible target for their schemes.

Nicky quickly becomes enamored with Freddie, even though he is already married. This attraction sows the seeds of conflict, as both men realize that their plans could be complicated by the Mann Act, which prohibits crossing state lines with immoral intent.

To address their moral quandary, Nicky hatches a plan for Freddie to marry Oscar. This would allow Nicky and Freddie to maintain their secret affair while keeping control over her fortune, cleverly disguising their true intentions from all involved.

Oscar, faced with embezzlement charges, sees the marriage as a way to extricate himself from his troubles. He embraces the opportunity, dreaming of how he can profit from their upcoming union, unaware of the chaos that is about to unfold.

Freddie's innocent nature makes the swindlers believe their plan is foolproof. Her trust in Oscar and Nicky leads them to feel invincible, making them more reckless in their schemes.

As Nicky and Oscar continue their schemes in Los Angeles, they find themselves outsmarted by Freddie's sharp instincts and intuition. This forces the duo to resort to increasingly dubious and questionable tactics to keep her away from her fortune.

Frantic and desperate, Nicky and Oscar turn to the most unforgivable act: murder. Their desperate measures reveal the lengths they are willing to go, hoping to eliminate any obstacles that stand in their way.

The duo's plans take an unexpected turn when Freddie declares her intentions to donate her immense wealth to charity. This revelation shakes Nicky and Oscar to their core, forcing them to reevaluate their strategies in light of her selfless plans.

As Nicky's and Oscar's situation spirals out of control, their carefully laid plans begin to unravel. The unexpected twists and Freddie's charity intentions bring chaos to their already dubious endeavors.

Ultimately, the swindlers fall into the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department. Their desperate confessions about their misadventures raise eyebrows as the absurdity of their crimes comes to light.

In a bewildering turn of events, Detective X uncovers the fact that Freddie is very much alive, having merely fainted. The stunned detective tries to piece together the chaotic narrative spun by Nicky and Oscar, showcasing their bungling efforts.

As the dust settles, the outrageous misadventures of Nicky and Oscar culminate in absurdity and irony. Their attempts to outsmart a naïve heiress have led them down a path of self-destruction, exposing their foolishness to the world.