The Bank Dick
United States • 1940 • 1h 12m
Director
#78Criterion Collection →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.
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorEdward F. Cline
WriterW.C. Fields
CinematographerMilton Krasner
ComposerCharles Previn
EditorArthur Hilton
ProducerJack J. Gross
Cast
W.C. Fieldsas Egbert Sousé
Cora Witherspoonas Agatha Sousé
Una Merkelas Myrtle Sousé
Evelyn Del Rioas Elsie Mae Adele Brunch Sousé