Catch as Catch Can (1937)
Undercover agent Robert Leyland entraps crooks trying to sneak expensive goods past customs on transatlantic crossings. After Leyland falls for reluctant smuggler Barbara Standish, he convinces her to return with him to France with her cache of diamonds. But she is unaware of a network of thieves onboard their ship, competing against each other to make off with her jewels.
Director: Roy Kellino
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: July 1, 1937
Cast
- James Mason - Robert Leyland
- Viki Dobson - Barbara Standish
- Eddie Pola - 'Terrible' Tony Canzari
- Finlay Currie - Al Parson
- John Warwick - Eddie 'Babyface' Fallon
- Margaret Rutherford - 'Crafty' Maggie Carberry
- Paul Blake - Cornwallis
- James Mageean - Ben
- Eva Hudson - Manzanilla
- Paul Sheridan - Fournival
Screenplay
Editing: Reginald Beck, Fergus McDonell
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roy Kellino
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Catch as Catch Can about?
- Undercover agent Robert Leyland entraps crooks trying to sneak expensive goods past customs on transatlantic crossings. After Leyland falls for reluctant smuggler Barbara Standish, he convinces her to return with him to France with her cache of diamonds. But she is unaware of a network of thieves onboard their ship, competing against each other to make off with her jewels.
- Who directed Catch as Catch Can?
- Catch as Catch Can was directed by Roy Kellino.
- Who stars in Catch as Catch Can?
- Catch as Catch Can stars James Mason, Viki Dobson, Eddie Pola, Finlay Currie, John Warwick, Margaret Rutherford.
- How long is Catch as Catch Can?
- Catch as Catch Can has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Catch as Catch Can?
- Catch as Catch Can is a Thriller film.
- Where was Catch as Catch Can produced?
- Catch as Catch Can was produced in United Kingdom.