The Bank Dick
1940, English. Directed by Edward F. Cline.
Was His Face Red . . . And His Nose, Too ! when the bandits took the money . . . and the SAFE !
Egbert Sousé becomes an unexpected hero when a bank robber falls over a bench he's occupying. Now considered brave, Egbert is given a job as a bank guard. Soon, he is approached by charlatan J. Frothingham Waterbury about buying shares in a mining company. Egbert persuades teller Og Oggilby to lend him bank money, to be returned when the scheme pays off. Unfortunately, bank inspector Snoopington then makes a surprise appearance.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Edward F. ClineDirector
- W.C. FieldsEgbert Sousé
- Cora WitherspoonAgatha Sousé
- Una MerkelMyrtle Sousé
- Evelyn Del RioElsie Mae Adele Brunch Sousé
- Jessie RalphMrs. Hermisillo Brunch
- Franklin PangbornJ. Pinkerton Snoopington
- Shemp HowardJoe Guelpe
- Dick PurcellMackley Q. Greene
- Grady SuttonOg Oggilby
- Russell HicksJ. Frothingham Waterbury
- Pierre WatkinMr. Skinner
- Al HillFilthy McNasty aka Rupulsive Rogan
Details
- Released
- 29 November 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W.C. Fields
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The Bank Dick: quick answers
Is The Bank Dick worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bank Dick?
The Bank Dick runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does The Bank Dick have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bank Dick. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bank Dick parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Bank Dick on?
The Bank Dick isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bank Dick?
If you liked The Bank Dick, try Small Time Crooks, Flypaper, High Heels and Low Lifes.
Who directed The Bank Dick?
The Bank Dick (1940) was directed by Edward F. Cline and stars W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel.