Jimmy the Gent (1934)
He's the BIGGEST CHISELER since MICHAELANGELO! Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Were PIKERS compared to this RED-HAIRED SON-OF-A-GUN!
An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.
Director: Michael Curtiz
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: March 9, 1934
Cast
- James Cagney - Jimmy Corrigan
- Bette Davis - Joan Martin
- Allen Jenkins - Lou
- Alan Dinehart - Charles Wallingham
- Alice White - Mabel
- Arthur Hohl - Joe Rector
- Phillip Reed - Ronny Gatson
- Hobart Cavanaugh - Fake Worthingham
- Mayo Methot - Gladys Farrell
- Renee Whitney - Bessie
Screenplay
- Bertram Millhauser (Screenplay)
- Laird Doyle (Story)
- Ray Nazarro (Story)
Music: Bernhard Kaun
Cinematography: Ira H. Morgan
Editing: Thomas Richards
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendships Born from Rivalry, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
competition, pre-code, assumed identity, racketeer, sham marriage, unethical business, chiseler
More Films by Director: Michael Curtiz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jimmy the Gent about?
- An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.
- Who directed Jimmy the Gent?
- Jimmy the Gent was directed by Michael Curtiz.
- Who stars in Jimmy the Gent?
- Jimmy the Gent stars James Cagney, Bette Davis, Allen Jenkins, Alan Dinehart, Alice White, Arthur Hohl.
- How long is Jimmy the Gent?
- Jimmy the Gent has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Jimmy the Gent?
- Jimmy the Gent is a Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime film.
- Where was Jimmy the Gent produced?
- Jimmy the Gent was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Jimmy the Gent?
- The themes of Jimmy the Gent include: Friendships Born from Rivalry, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports.