

Jim the Crook
Jim la houlette
Synopsis
Famous author Bretonneau gets his ghost writer Moluchet to impersonate the notorious criminal Jim la Houlette and pretend to steal a manuscript to boost the sales of their novels.
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- Director
- André Berthomieu
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Guitton
- Original Title
- Jim la houlette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gamma Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Berthomieu
Jean Guitton
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Jean Guitton
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André Berthomieu
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim the Crook
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jim the Crook about?
Famous author Bretonneau gets his ghost writer Moluchet to impersonate the notorious criminal Jim la Houlette and pretend to steal a manuscript to boost the sales of their novels.
Who directed Jim the Crook?
Jim the Crook was directed by André Berthomieu.
Who stars in Jim the Crook?
The principal cast of Jim the Crook includes Fernandel, Jacques Varennes, Louis Florencie, Mireille Perrey, Henri Trévoux.
When was Jim the Crook released and how long is it?
Jim the Crook was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.




















