The Banker's Daughter (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1933, The Banker's Daughter is an animation film directed by Frank Moser, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Releasing a new cartoon to theaters every two weeks, producer Paul Terry had the idea to create an animated movie serial parodying 1890s melodrama. This was the proposed first installment with four more “chapters” to be released over the next two months. The concept didn’t catch on, but the characters and tropes did—zaftig Fanny Zilch, the damsel in distress, pursued by mustachioed villain Oil Can Harry in his opera hat and the dashing (albeit effeminate) hero Strongheart. The cliffhanger situations and operetta format became a Terry studio staple over the next 20 years, including the return of Oil Can Harry himself, tropes later adopted by Terry’s 1940s-50s “Mighty Mouse” cartoons.
Who’s in it. The Banker's Daughter stars Philip A. Scheib as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Banker's Daughter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Banker's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Banker's Daughter tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Banker's Daughter (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Banker's Daughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Banker's Daughter worth watching?
- The Banker's Daughter holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Banker's Daughter?
- The Banker's Daughter stars Philip A. Scheib.
- When was The Banker's Daughter released?
- The Banker's Daughter was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.