The Bank Dick
“Was His Face Red . . . And His Nose, Too ! when the bandits took the money . . . and the SAFE !”
Synopsis
Egbert Sousé becomes an unexpected hero when a bank robber falls over a bench he's occupying. Now considered brave, Egbert is given a job as a bank guard. Soon, he is approached by charlatan J. Frothingham Waterbury about buying shares in a mining company. Egbert persuades teller Og Oggilby to lend him bank money, to be returned when the scheme pays off. Unfortunately, bank inspector Snoopington then makes a surprise appearance.
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The Bank Dick (1940) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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W.C. Fields
Egbert Sousé
Cora Witherspoon
Agatha Sousé
Una Merkel
Myrtle Sousé
Evelyn Del Rio
Elsie Mae Adele Brunch Sousé
Jessie Ralph
Mrs. Hermisillo Brunch
Franklin Pangborn
J. Pinkerton Snoopington
Shemp Howard
Joe Guelpe
Dick Purcell
Mackley Q. Greene
Grady Sutton
Og Oggilby
Russell Hicks
J. Frothingham Waterbury
Pierre Watkin
Mr. Skinner
Al Hill
Filthy McNasty aka Rupulsive Rogan
George Moran
Cozy Cochran aka Loudmouth Nasty
Bill Wolfe
Otis
Jack Norton
A. Pismo Clam
Pat West
Assistant Director
Reed Hadley
Francois
Heather Wilde
Miss Plupp
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- W.C. Fields
- Original Score
- Charles Previn
- Original Title
- The Bank Dick
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
W.C. Fields
Charles Previn
Milton Krasner
Arthur Hilton
Cliff Work, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Previn
Original Music Composer
W.C. Fields
Screenplay
Edward F. Cline
Director
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Jack J. Gross
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bank Dick
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What is The Bank Dick about?
Egbert Sousé becomes an unexpected hero when a bank robber falls over a bench he's occupying. Now considered brave, Egbert is given a job as a bank guard. Soon, he is approached by charlatan J. Frothingham Waterbury about buying shares in a mining company. Egbert persuades teller Og Oggilby to lend him bank money, to be returned when the scheme pays off. Unfortunately, bank inspector Snoopington then makes a surprise appearance.
Who directed The Bank Dick?
The Bank Dick was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in The Bank Dick?
The principal cast of The Bank Dick includes W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel, Evelyn Del Rio, Jessie Ralph.
When was The Bank Dick released and how long is it?
The Bank Dick was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bank Dick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bank Dick was composed by Charles Previn.