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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1935-11-01
Languagefr
Runtime1h 30m
Production

Gamma Film

6.2(5)
•1935•1h 30m

Jim the Crook

Comedy

Overview

Famous author Bretonneau gets his ghost writer Moluchet to impersonate the notorious criminal Jim la Houlette and pretend to steal a manuscript to boost the sales of their novels.

Writing & Screenplay
Jean Guitton

Principal Cast

10 credited
Fernandel
FernandelMoluchet
Jacques Varennes
Jacques VarennesMaitre Clisson
Louis Florencie
Louis FlorencieBretonneau
MP
Mireille PerreyPauline Bretonneau
HT
Henri TrévouxPublisher
Jean Dax
Jean DaxPresident of the tribunal
Paul Faivre
Paul FaivrePrison guard
Jean Diéner
Jean DiénerAttorney General
Marcelle Rexiane
Marcelle RexianeMaid
Marguerite Moreno
Marguerite MorenoMarquise de la Verriere

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