The Bank Dick (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, The Bank Dick is a comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 72 minutes. “Was His Face Red . . . And His Nose, Too ! when the bandits took the money . . . and the SAFE !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Bank Dick stars W.C. Fields as Egbert Sousé, Cora Witherspoon as Agatha Sousé, Una Merkel as Myrtle Sousé and Evelyn Del Rio as Elsie Mae Adele Brunch Sousé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bank Dick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bank Dick page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bank Dick tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bank Dick (1940)?
- In US, The Bank Dick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bank Dick worth watching?
- The Bank Dick holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bank Dick?
- The Bank Dick stars W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel, Evelyn Del Rio and Jessie Ralph.
- When was The Bank Dick released?
- The Bank Dick was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.