The film begins in Texas in 1932. It was the dark days of prohibition, when a foolish ban of alcohol due to the pressure of Christian fundamentalist groups created the biggest crime wave America has ever known. Wilma McClatchie loves her two daughters and wants the best for them. She isn't willing to let them marry poor men and live a life of poverty. She goes on the road with them robbing banks and kidnapping in order to make money.
The film has no aspirations of being a quality film. Roger Corman never expected to win any Oscars. And yet it's thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. And that's what films are about. Having fun. There should be more films like this.
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