Hook a Crook
Synopsis
Joe Besser and Jim Hawthorne are detectives trying to recover stolen jewels. They see a necklace on a furry arm, and deduce that a man wearing a fur coat was the thief. They, instead, encounter a gorilla.
Top Cast
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Joe Besser
Joe Besser
Jim Hawthorne
Hawthorne (as hawthorne)
Steve Calvert
Gorilla (archive footage)
Eddie Baker
Thief (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barbara Bartay
Fifi (uncredited)
Lela Bliss
Mrs. Van Sickle (uncredited)
Dan Blocker
Gorilla (uncredited)
Ray Corrigan
Gorilla (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dudley Dickerson
Janitor (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
I. Katchum (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe Palma
Thief (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Adler, Jules White
- Original Title
- Hook a Crook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Felix Adler, Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Jules White
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hook a Crook.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hook a Crook
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hook a Crook about?
Joe Besser and Jim Hawthorne are detectives trying to recover stolen jewels. They see a necklace on a furry arm, and deduce that a man wearing a fur coat was the thief. They, instead, encounter a gorilla.
Who directed Hook a Crook?
Hook a Crook was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Hook a Crook?
The principal cast of Hook a Crook includes Joe Besser, Jim Hawthorne, Steve Calvert, Eddie Baker, Barbara Bartay.
When was Hook a Crook released and how long is it?
Hook a Crook was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 16m.