Jimmy the Gent (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1934, Jimmy the Gent is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 67 minutes. “He's the BIGGEST CHISELER since MICHAELANGELO! Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Were PIKERS compared to this RED-HAIRED SON-OF-A-GUN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.
Who’s in it. Jimmy the Gent stars James Cagney as Jimmy Corrigan, Bette Davis as Joan Martin, Allen Jenkins as Lou and Alan Dinehart as Charles Wallingham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Jimmy the Gent 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jimmy the Gent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jimmy the Gent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jimmy the Gent (1934)?
- In US, Jimmy the Gent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jimmy the Gent worth watching?
- Jimmy the Gent holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jimmy the Gent?
- Jimmy the Gent stars James Cagney, Bette Davis, Allen Jenkins, Alan Dinehart and Alice White.
- When was Jimmy the Gent released?
- Jimmy the Gent was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.