Movie

The Bank Dick

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

★ 6.5(131)19401h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Edward F. Cline
Release date: 1940-11-29
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Bank Dick — trailer

About The Bank Dick

The Bank Dick is a 1940 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Edward F. Cline, starring W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon and Una Merkel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 131 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bank Dick in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Franklin Pangborn

J. Pinkerton Snoopington

Shemp Howard

Joe Guelpe

Dick Purcell

Mackley Q. Greene

Grady Sutton

Og Oggilby

Russell Hicks

J. Frothingham Waterbury

Pierre Watkin

Mr. Skinner

Al Hill

Filthy McNasty aka Rupulsive Rogan

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bank Dick in New Zealand?+

The Bank Dick is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bank Dick on Netflix?+

The Bank Dick is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Bank Dick?+

The Bank Dick has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in The Bank Dick?+

The Bank Dick stars W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel, Evelyn Del Rio and Jessie Ralph.

When did The Bank Dick come out?+

The Bank Dick is a 1940 movie directed by Edward F. Cline.

What genre is The Bank Dick?+

The Bank Dick is Comedy film.

Who directed The Bank Dick?+

The Bank Dick was directed by Edward F. Cline.