Picture Snatcher (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1933, Picture Snatcher is an action, drama and crime film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 77 minutes. “His camera takes 'em from love nests to Page One before they can bat an eye---or put on a negligee!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
Who’s in it. Picture Snatcher stars James Cagney as Daniel Patrick "Danny" Kean, Ralph Bellamy as J.R. 'Al' McLean, Patricia Ellis as Patricia Mary 'Pat' Nolan and Alice White as Allison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Picture Snatcher has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and 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 Picture Snatcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Picture Snatcher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Picture Snatcher (1933)?
- In US, Picture Snatcher is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and 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 Picture Snatcher worth watching?
- Picture Snatcher holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Picture Snatcher?
- Picture Snatcher stars James Cagney, Ralph Bellamy, Patricia Ellis, Alice White and Ralf Harolde.
- When was Picture Snatcher released?
- Picture Snatcher was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.