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The Bank Dick

19401h 12mEdward F. Cline
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 96%

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"Was His Face Red . . . And His Nose, Too ! when the bandits took the money . . . and the SAFE !"

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.

Comedy
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What is The Bank Dick (1940) 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. 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…

Who stars in The Bank Dick?

The Bank Dick stars W.C. Fields (Egbert Sousé), Cora Witherspoon (Agatha Sousé), Una Merkel (Myrtle Sousé), Evelyn Del Rio (Elsie Mae Adele Brunch Sousé), Jessie Ralph (Mrs. Hermisillo Brunch). The film was directed by Edward F. Cline.

How long is The Bank Dick?

The Bank Dick has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940.

Is The Bank Dick worth watching?

The Bank Dick holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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