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Jimmy the Gent (1934)

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

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Plot

In the rough and tumble world of inheritance chasers, Jimmy Corrigan, an unpolished yet crafty con man, stands out. He is a specialist in tracking down elusive beneficiaries of deceased millionaires who passed on without a will, operating with a motley crew of unlettered henchmen. However, his world of calculated deceit and trickery gets an unexpected shakeup when Joan Martin, his resourceful 'Girl Friday', gets lured away by Jimmy's slick nemesis, Charles Wallingham. Wallingham, an epitome of sophistication, not only runs a glossy operation complete with a team of polished secretaries, but he also poses as an honest competitor. The sting of losing Joan to Wallingham's seemingly virtuous world propels Jimmy to embark on a mission; he decides to don the cloak of respectability, striving to morph into a "gent" to win her back. As Jimmy begins his transformation, he also aims to expose Wallingham's fraudulent facade. This crafty, uneducated swindler's journey to become a gentleman, while navigating a maze of lies, fraud, and love, forms the heart of 'Jimmy the Gent'. This enthralling tale promises to captivate viewers with its blend of romance, intrigue, and the timeless battle between appearances and reality.

Where to watch Jimmy the Gent?

Jimmy the Gent is a comedy movie featuring James Cagney and directed by Michael Curtiz.

It is possible to buy Jimmy the Gent on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies and YouTube.