Amateur Crook (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1937, Amateur Crook is a comedy and thriller film directed by Sam Katzman, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Jerry Cummings, a mining engineer, has pledged a large diamond on a short-term note to a pair of crooked loan sharks, Crone and Jan Jaffin, and heads for Mexico. His daughter Betsy, posing as a jewel thief called Mary Layton, is working to keep the crooks from absconding with the jewel, and her efforts are hindered greatly by an artist, Jimmy Baxter, who thinks she is a crook and Crone and Jaffin the good guys.
Who’s in it. Amateur Crook stars Bruce Bennett as Jimmy Baxter, Joan Barclay as Betsy Cummings, alias Mary Layton, Monte Blue as Crone and Jack Mulhall as Jan Jaffin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Amateur Crook has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amateur Crook page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amateur Crook tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amateur Crook (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amateur Crook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amateur Crook worth watching?
- Amateur Crook holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amateur Crook?
- Amateur Crook stars Bruce Bennett, Joan Barclay, Monte Blue, Jack Mulhall and Vivien Oakland.
- When was Amateur Crook released?
- Amateur Crook was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.