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The Bank Dick
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Synopsis
W.C. Fields plays Egbert Souse, a bibulous denizen of Lompoc who supports his family by winning radio contests. When a fleeing bank robber is knocked cold upon tripping over the park bench where Egbert sits, Souse is hailed as a hero and offered the job of bank guard. The next day, he is approached by one J. Frothingham Waterbury (Russell Hicks), who offers to sell Egbert shares in the Beefsteak Mines. Souse raises the necessary money by convincing bank clerk Og Oggilby (Grady Sutton), the fiance of Egbert's daughter Myrtle (Una Merkel), to "borrow" some funds from the bank; it isn't really embezzling, explains Egbert, because the mine is bound to pay off. Unfortunately, bank examiner J. Pinkerton Snoopington (Franklin Pangborn) comes calling, spelling possible trouble for Souse. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Harlan Briggs Doctor Stall
Evelyn del Rio Elsie Mae Adele Brunch Sousé
W.C. Fields Egbert Sousé
Reed Hadley François, leading man
Russell Hicks J. Frothingham Waterbury
Al Hill Repulsive Rogan
Shemp Howard Joe Guelpe
Una Merkel Myrtle Sousé
George Moran Loudmouth McNasty
Jack Norton A. Pismo Clam
Franklin Pangborn J. Pinkerton Snoopington
Jessie Ralph Mrs. Hermisillo Brunch
Grady Sutton Og Oggilby
Pierre Watkin Mr. Skinner
Pat West Assistant Director
Heather Wilde Miss Plupp
Cora Witherspoon Agatha Sousé
Bill Wolfe Otis

Production Crew

Jack Otterson Art Director
Milton Krasner Cinematographer
Charles Previn Composer (Music Score)
Vera West Costume Designer
Edward F. Cline Director
Arthur D. Hilton Editor
Richard H. Riedel Production Designer
W.C. Fields Screenwriter
Year: 1940
Runtime: 73
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Produced by
Universal

Release
by Universal

Awards
1991 - U.S. National Film Registry - Library of Congress