Review: High Pressure (1932) Mervyn LeRoy’s pre-Code comedy starring William Powell acts is a 1930s precursor to The Wolf of Wall Street. Read More Aren's Reviews, Reviews, Flash BackAren BergstromApril 10, 2026High Pressure, Mervyn LeRoy, Joseph Jackson, Hot Money, Aben Kandel, William Powell, Evelyn Brent, George Sidney, John Wray, Evalyn Knapp, Guy Kibbee, Frank McHugh, Harry BeresfordComment