The Bank Dick

Name: The Bank Dick
Director: Edward F. Cline
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1940-01-01
Duration: 72 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel, Evelyn Del Rio, Jessie Ralph

1940Dir. Edward F. Cline1h 12m

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Runtime1h 12m

Released1940

DirectorEdward F. Cline

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The Bank Dick, directed by Edward F. Cline, is this delightful little comedy that really gets into the absurdity of life and how a nobody can stumble into unexpected heroism. W.C. Fields as Egbert Sousé is both charming and utterly ridiculous, showing off his knack for physical comedy and sharp wit. The pacing is brisk, with a blend of slapstick and clever dialogue that keeps you engaged. The way Egbert navigates through the chaos of a bank heist, only to end up becoming a bank guard, feels wonderfully ironic. Also, the performance of the supporting cast, especially the oddball J. Frothingham Waterbury, adds a layer of eccentricity. It's not just a comedy; it captures that strange yet familiar feel of small-town America in the early '40s. Plenty of laugh-out-loud moments too, thanks to Fields’ unique delivery and timing.

Great showcase of W.C. Fields' comedic styleInteresting take on small-town lifeUnique blend of absurdity and irony