Jimmy the Gent

Jimmy the Gent

He's the BIGGEST CHISELER since MICHAELANGELO! Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Were PIKERS compared to this RED-HAIRED SON-OF-A-GUN!

NR 1934 · 67 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime

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.

Directed by Michael Curtiz · Written by Bertram Millhauser

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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
Ralf Harolde Hendrickson
Merna Kennedy Jitters

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