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Picture Snatcher

Picture Snatcher

His camera takes 'em from love nests to Page One before they can bat an eye---or put on a negligee!

19336.81h 17mNR

Overview

An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.

Directed by Lloyd Bacon
Written by Daniel Ahern, Allen Rivkin, P.J. Wolfson
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Top Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

Daniel Patrick "Danny" Kean

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

J.R. 'Al' McLean

Patricia Ellis

Patricia Ellis

Patricia Mary 'Pat' Nolan

Alice White

Alice White

Allison

Ralf Harolde

Ralf Harolde

Jerry the Mug

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Police Lt. Casey Nolan

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Grover, Graphic News Owner

G. Pat Collins

G. Pat Collins

Hennessy the Fireman

Arthur Vinton

Arthur Vinton

John, Sing Sing Head Keeper

Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson

Leo

Themes & Keywords

new york cityparent child relationshipphotographersubwayexecutiontailorpre-codeperfumeeditordemotiontypesetter

About Picture Snatcher

Picture Snatcher is a comedy, crime film released in 1933 exploring themes of new york city, parent child relationship, photographer, subway, execution, tailor. Directed by Lloyd Bacon, it stars James Cagney, Ralph Bellamy, Patricia Ellis. An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.

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