Picture Snatcher
“His camera takes 'em from love nests to Page One before they can bat an eye---or put on a negligee!”
Synopsis
An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Daniel Patrick "Danny" Kean
Ralph Bellamy
J.R. 'Al' McLean
Patricia Ellis
Patricia Mary 'Pat' Nolan
Alice White
Allison
Ralf Harolde
Jerry the Mug
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Lt. Casey Nolan
Robert Barrat
Grover, Graphic News Owner
G. Pat Collins
Hennessy the Fireman
Arthur Vinton
John, Sing Sing Head Keeper
Tom Wilson
Leo
Gino Corrado
Barber (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
Journalism Student (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Joe Chase - Record Editor (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Reporter Outside Prison (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Reporter Witnessing Execution (uncredited)
Billy West
Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Renee Whitney
Connie Rowland (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Staff Editor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Rivkin, William Keighley, P.J. Wolfson, Daniel Ahern, Ben Markson
- Original Title
- Picture Snatcher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Allen Rivkin, William Keighley, P.J. Wolfson, Daniel Ahern, Ben Markson
Sol Polito
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
William Keighley
Writer
William Holmes
Editor
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Available 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions About Picture Snatcher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Picture Snatcher about?
An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
Who directed Picture Snatcher?
Picture Snatcher was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Picture Snatcher?
The principal cast of Picture Snatcher includes James Cagney, Ralph Bellamy, Patricia Ellis, Alice White, Ralf Harolde.
When was Picture Snatcher released and how long is it?
Picture Snatcher was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Picture Snatcher?
Picture Snatcher holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).