Amateur Crook
Originally released in 1937. Amateur Crook is a comedy/thriller film. directed by Sam Katzman. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bruce Bennett, Joan Barclay, and Monte Blue
Synopsis
Jerry Cummings, a mining engineer, has pledged a large diamond on a short-term note to a pair of crooked loan sharks, Crone and Jan Jaffin, and heads for Mexico. His daughter Betsy, posing as a jewel thief called Mary Layton, is working to keep the crooks from absconding with the jewel, and her efforts are hindered greatly by an artist, Jimmy Baxter, who thinks she is a crook and Crone and Jaffin the good guys.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruce Bennett
as Jimmy Baxter
Joan Barclay
as Betsy Cummings, alias Mary Layton
Monte Blue
as Crone
Jack Mulhall
as Jan Jaffin
Vivien Oakland
as Mrs. Flint, Landlady
Jimmy Aubrey
as Ben Armand, Junk Dealer
Fuzzy Knight
as Jape, the Gas-Station Attendant
Henry Roquemore
as Judge Ephraim
Edward Earle
as Deputy Jonas
Forrest Taylor
as Jerry Cummings
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Victory Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amateur Crook about?
Jerry Cummings, a mining engineer, has pledged a large diamond on a short-term note to a pair of crooked loan sharks, Crone and Jan Jaffin, and heads for Mexico. His daughter Betsy, posing as a jew...
Who directed Amateur Crook?
Amateur Crook was directed by Sam Katzman.
How long is Amateur Crook?
Amateur Crook has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Amateur Crook released?
Amateur Crook was released on December 10, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amateur Crook?
The main cast of Amateur Crook includes Bruce Bennett, Joan Barclay, Monte Blue, Jack Mulhall, Vivien Oakland.