The Bank Dick 1940

Critics score:
100 / 100

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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. Read more

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. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Probably Fields' best film. Read more

Time Out: Totally ramshackle and marvellous. Read more

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