Amateur Crook
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.
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Bruce Bennett
Jimmy Baxter
Joan Barclay
Betsy Cummings, alias Mary Layton
Monte Blue
Crone
Jack Mulhall
Jan Jaffin
Vivien Oakland
Mrs. Flint, Landlady
Jimmy Aubrey
Ben Armand, Junk Dealer
Fuzzy Knight
Jape, the Gas-Station Attendant
Henry Roquemore
Judge Ephraim
Edward Earle
Deputy Jonas
Forrest Taylor
Jerry Cummings
Fern Emmett
Sarah, Ephraim's Wife
Samuel Adams
Policeman
Charles Williams
Drunk Witness
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Katzman
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dickey
- Original Title
- Amateur Crook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Victory Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Katzman
Basil Dickey
William Hyer
Holbrook N. Todd
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Katzman
Director
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
William Hyer
Director of Photography
Holbrook N. Todd
Editor
Sam Katzman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur Crook
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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 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.
Who directed Amateur Crook?
Amateur Crook was directed by Sam Katzman.
Who stars in Amateur Crook?
The principal cast of Amateur Crook includes Bruce Bennett, Joan Barclay, Monte Blue, Jack Mulhall, Vivien Oakland.
When was Amateur Crook released and how long is it?
Amateur Crook was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amateur Crook?
Amateur Crook holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).