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Jimmy the Gent

1934Movie1 h 7 minNR

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A fast-paced, intriguing drama movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

He's the BIGGEST CHISELER since MICHAELANGELO! Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Were PIKERS compared to this RED-HAIRED SON-OF-A-GUN!

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.

Feels like

  • 1930s Racketeer Comedy
  • Romantic Subplot
  • Fast-Paced Dialogue
  • Unpolished Protagonist
  • Ethical Transformation
  • Classic Screwball
  • Vintage Charm
  • Deception and Wit

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Written by
Ray Nazarro, Bertram Millhauser, Laird Doyle
Produced by
Robert Lord
Music by
Bernhard Kaun

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 9, 1934 · 1 h 7 min · NR

Released
March 9, 1934
Runtime
1 h 7 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Love Triangle, Oops! I Forgot I Was Married, Extra! Extra! Read All About It! +9

  • Love Triangle
  • Oops! I Forgot I Was Married
  • Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
  • Tea Is Classy
  • Literal Ass-Kicking
  • Artistic License – Linguistics
  • Unexpected Inheritance
  • Victoria's Secret Compartment
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Revealing Hug
  • Clue, Evidence, and a Smoking Gun
  • The Scrooge

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Jimmy the Gent?"

Questions about Jimmy the Gent

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Where can I stream Jimmy the Gent?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Jimmy the Gent from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Jimmy the Gent worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Will Jimmy the Gent make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Jimmy the Gent good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.