The Bank Dick(1940)
Was His Face Red . . . And His Nose, Too ! when the bandits took the money . . . and the SAFE !
The Bank Dick Synopsis
Egbert Sousé becomes an unexpected hero when a bank robber falls over a bench he's occupying. Now considered brave, Egbert is given a job as a bank guard. Soon, he is approached by charlatan J. Frothingham Waterbury about buying shares in a mining company. Egbert persuades teller Og Oggilby to lend him bank money, to be returned when the scheme pays off. Unfortunately, bank inspector Snoopington then makes a surprise appearance.
The Bank Dick (1940) is a comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, released on November 29, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel and Evelyn Del Rio. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 132 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward F. Cline
- Writers:
- W.C. Fields
- Producers:
- Jack J. Gross
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Composer:
- Charles Previn
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Bank Dick (1940) Trailer
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The Bank Dick Cast & Crew
Main cast
W.C. Fields
as Egbert Sousé
Cora Witherspoon
as Agatha Sousé
Una Merkel
as Myrtle Sousé
Evelyn Del Rio
as Elsie Mae Adele Brunch Sousé
Jessie Ralph
as Mrs. Hermisillo Brunch
Franklin Pangborn
as J. Pinkerton Snoopington
Shemp Howard
as Joe Guelpe
Dick Purcell
as Mackley Q. Greene
Grady Sutton
as Og Oggilby
Russell Hicks
as J. Frothingham Waterbury
Pierre Watkin
as Mr. Skinner
Al Hill
as Filthy McNasty aka Rupulsive Rogan
Key crew
Directed by Edward F. Cline, written by W.C. Fields, produced by Jack J. Gross.
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The Bank Dick Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 132 ratings.
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The Bank Dick – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bank Dick online?
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The Bank Dick (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bank Dick?
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The main cast of The Bank Dick (1940) includes W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel, Evelyn Del Rio and Jessie Ralph. The film was directed by Edward F. Cline. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bank Dick released?
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The Bank Dick was released on November 29, 1940 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Bank Dick worth watching?
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The Bank Dick (1940) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 132 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bank Dick?
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Yes. The official The Bank Dick trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.