The Bank Dick
"Was His Face Red . . . And His Nose, Too ! when the bandits took the money . . . and the SAFE !"
Originally released in 1940. The Bank Dick is a comedy film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, and Una Merkel
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (125 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bank Dick about?
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. Fr...
Who directed The Bank Dick?
The Bank Dick was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is The Bank Dick?
The Bank Dick has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Bank Dick released?
The Bank Dick was released on November 29, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bank Dick?
The main cast of The Bank Dick includes W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel, Evelyn Del Rio, Jessie Ralph.
Is The Bank Dick worth watching?
The Bank Dick has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.