Pick-up
“She was easy to get – but hard to forget!”
Synopsis
The scheme of a pair of married con artists goes awry when their victim dies, and they are both caught and imprisoned. When she gets out of prison, she tries to put her life back together.
Top Cast
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Sylvia Sidney
Mary Richards
George Raft
Harry Glynn
Lilian Bond
Muriel Stevens (as Lillian Bond)
William Harrigan
Jim Richards
Clarence Wilson
Sam Foster
Brooks Benedict
Tony
Robert McWade
Jerome Turner
Purnell Pratt
Prosecuting Attorney
Charles Middleton
Mr. Brewster
Oscar Apfel
The Warden
Lona Andre
Party Girl (uncredited)
Louise Beavers
Magnolia (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien
Party Boy (uncredited)
Gail Patrick
Party Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Gering
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Brand Leahy, Viña Delmar, Sidney Lazarus, S.K. Lauren
- Original Title
- Pick-up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Gering
Agnes Brand Leahy, Viña Delmar, Sidney Lazarus, S.K. Lauren
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Gering
Director
Agnes Brand Leahy
Writer
S.K. Lauren
Writer
David Abel
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pick-up
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What is Pick-up about?
The scheme of a pair of married con artists goes awry when their victim dies, and they are both caught and imprisoned. When she gets out of prison, she tries to put her life back together.
Who directed Pick-up?
Pick-up was directed by Marion Gering.
Who stars in Pick-up?
The principal cast of Pick-up includes Sylvia Sidney, George Raft, Lilian Bond, William Harrigan, Clarence Wilson.
When was Pick-up released and how long is it?
Pick-up was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.