The Bank Dick

The Bank Dick (1940)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (21 reviews)

  • 76% of users liked it
    (2,653 ratings)

W.C. Fields plays Egbert Souse, a bibulous denizen of Lompoc who supports his family by winning radio contests. When a fleeing bank robber is knocked cold upon tripping over the park bench where Egbert sits, Souse is hailed as a hero and offered the job of bank guard. The next day, he is approached… More

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Unrated,
Directed By
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Written By
W.C. Fields
Genres
Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1940 Wide
On DVD
Aug 22, 2000
MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

    This 1940 film seems to spring straight from his cranky, beleaguered, convoluted personality, with no concessions made to film form, audience enjoyment, or common sense, and still it's very funny in a desultory, strangely private kind of way.

  • Bosley Crowther, New York Times

    For anyone who simply likes to laugh at the reckless manities of an inspired buffoon, we recommend The Bank Dick. It's great fun.

  • , Time Out

    Totally ramshackle and marvellous.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    Probably Fields' best film.

  • , Film4

    It's barely controlled lunacy throughout, of course, but considerable good fun.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    I'm not a really big fan of Fields, but this movie isn't bad. If you are a fan, you may enjoy it.

  • Randy T


    "Don't be a luddy-duddy! Don't be a mooncalf! Don't be a jabbernowl! You're not those, are you?" W.C. Fields at his comical best. *Watch for Shemp Howard (of Three Stooges fame) in a supporting role.

  • Ken S


    My second Favorite Fields film

  • John B


    Corny and outdated, there is still something appealing about a W.C. Fields film and this is my favourite. The perfect thing to watch at 1 in the morning when you really want a good laugh and warm fuzzies to send you to bed.

  • Anthony V


    Humor that holds it own even to this day.

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