Jimmy the Gent
“He's the BIGGEST CHISELER since MICHAELANGELO! Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Were PIKERS compared to this RED-HAIRED SON-OF-A-GUN!”
Synopsis
An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Jimmy Corrigan
Bette Davis
Joan Martin
Allen Jenkins
Lou
Alan Dinehart
Charles Wallingham
Alice White
Mabel
Arthur Hohl
Joe Rector
Phillip Reed
Ronny Gatson
Hobart Cavanaugh
Fake Worthingham
Mayo Methot
Gladys Farrell
Renee Whitney
Bessie
Ralf Harolde
Hendrickson
Merna Kennedy
Jitters
Philip Faversham
Intern Blair
Nora Lane
Sarah Posy Barton
Joseph Crehan
Murder Trial Judge (uncredited)
Joe Sawyer
Mike (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Johnny (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe
Chester Coote (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertram Millhauser
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Jimmy the Gent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Bertram Millhauser, Laird Doyle, Ray Nazarro
Bernhard Kaun
Ira H. Morgan
Thomas Richards
Robert Lord, Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Bertram Millhauser
Screenplay
Robert Lord
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Thomas Richards
Editor
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Jimmy the Gent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jimmy the Gent about?
An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.
Who directed Jimmy the Gent?
Jimmy the Gent was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Jimmy the Gent?
The principal cast of Jimmy the Gent includes James Cagney, Bette Davis, Allen Jenkins, Alan Dinehart, Alice White.
When was Jimmy the Gent released and how long is it?
Jimmy the Gent was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Jimmy the Gent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jimmy the Gent was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jimmy the Gent?
Jimmy the Gent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).