Hook a Crook
1955, English. Directed by Jules White.
Joe Besser and Jim Hawthorne are detectives trying to recover stolen jewels. They see a necklace on a furry arm, and deduce that a man wearing a fur coat was the thief. They, instead, encounter a gorilla.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jules WhiteDirector
- Joe BesserJoe Besser
- Jim HawthorneHawthorne (as hawthorne)
- Steve CalvertGorilla (archive footage)
- Eddie BakerThief (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Barbara BartayFifi (uncredited)
- Lela BlissMrs. Van Sickle (uncredited)
- Dan BlockerGorilla (uncredited)
- Ray CorriganGorilla (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dudley DickersonJanitor (uncredited)
- Tom KennedyI. Katchum (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Joe PalmaThief (archive footage) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Felix Adler, Jules White
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How long is Hook a Crook?
Hook a Crook runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is Hook a Crook on?
Hook a Crook isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hook a Crook?
If you liked Hook a Crook, try One Night at McCool's, Dog Gone, Fun with Dick and Jane.
Who directed Hook a Crook?
Hook a Crook (1955) was directed by Jules White and stars Joe Besser, Jim Hawthorne, Steve Calvert.