
Piccadilly Jim
“WINE, WOMEN and SONG and then- the GIRL”
Synopsis
American newspaper reporter Jim Crocker's madcap escapades in London earn him notoriety and the nickname "Piccadilly Jim." When he overhears his American cousin by marriage, Ann Chester, giving her candid opinion of him, he decides to return to America to try to reform. He meets Ann on the boat, using another name. Unable to find work in New York, he goes to his step aunt Mrs. Peter Pett's home to be near Ann. Jim then helps Ann kidnap pampered cousin Ogden Pett whose overindulgence has created disruption in the household.
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November 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- P.G. Wodehouse
- Original Title
- Piccadilly Jim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
P.G. Wodehouse
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
Director
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 Piccadilly Jim
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What is Piccadilly Jim about?
American newspaper reporter Jim Crocker's madcap escapades in London earn him notoriety and the nickname "Piccadilly Jim." When he overhears his American cousin by marriage, Ann Chester, giving her candid opinion of him, he decides to return to America to try to reform. He meets Ann on the boat, using another name. Unable to find work in New York, he goes to his step aunt Mrs. Peter Pett's home to be near Ann. Jim then helps Ann kidnap pampered cousin Ogden Pett whose overindulgence has created disruption in the household.
Who directed Piccadilly Jim?
Piccadilly Jim was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Piccadilly Jim?
The principal cast of Piccadilly Jim includes Owen Moore, Zena Keefe, Dora Mills Adams, Alfred Hickman, Reginald Sheffield.
When was Piccadilly Jim released and how long is it?
Piccadilly Jim was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Piccadilly Jim based on a book or true story?
Piccadilly Jim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "P.G. Wodehouse".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Piccadilly Jim?
Piccadilly Jim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).














