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Movie Info

After being released from prison, former gangster Danny Kean (James Cagney) decides to reform, getting a job as a newspaper photographer. He falls for Patricia (Patricia Ellis), but she is the daughter of Lt. Nolan (Robert Emmett O'Connor), a policeman who knows Kean's shady past. When Kean covertly photographs an execution, Nolan gets into trouble, which pits both father and daughter against Kean. He must then use his street smarts to find a big story in order to redeem himself in their eyes.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Lloyd Bacon
Producer:

Raymond Griffith
Release Date (Streaming):

Jul 1, 2014
Runtime:

1h 16m
Production Co:

Warner Bros.

Cast & Crew

James Cagney
Danny Kean

Patricia Ellis
Patricia "Pat" Nolan

Alice White
Allison

Ralph Bellamy
J.R. "Al" McLean

Ralf Harolde
Jerry the Mug

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Lieutenant Casey Nolan

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Critic Reviews for Picture Snatcher

All Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (1)

Loud, trivial, illogical comedy thrown together as an excuse for James Cagney to exhibit a series of tricks for the edification of taxi drivers, professional wrestlers, and college boys.

June 14, 2019 | Full Review…

Pare Lorentz
Vanity Fair
A rip-roaring, crackerjack, sort-of gangster picture in the best pre-code Warner Brothers tradition that has been long overlooked in favor of Cagney's more famous roles.

June 3, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Matthew Lucas
From the Front Row
Like the best of these studio quickies, this one provides audiences with a little of everything, and the entertainment value is enormous.

April 5, 2008 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…

David Cornelius
DVDTalk.com

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Audience Reviews for Picture Snatcher

Apr 11, 2013

it's all about cagney. this is what he does best

Stella D Super Reviewer
May 01, 2011

Showing that sensationalist journalism is nothing new this breezy little number puts Cagney front and center as a con going straight even if it isn't in the most savory profession. The big difference is that Cagney is shown to have a conscience something that most of the bottom feeding slugs that invade peoples privacy today surely lack.

jay n Super Reviewer
Nov 27, 2010

I really liked this movie, it combines the gangster movies with the reporter movies, and adds some romance too. It's a great combination with a great cast, with Cagney as the main character. This is an exciting, fun, romantic, and sometimes humorous movie, and I highly recommend it.

Aj V Super Reviewer
Jun 15, 2010

Picture Snatcher seems to follow a trend with James Cagney movies in the 30s. He always plays an ex-con who manages to excel in whatever profession after going legit. The movie's got a fun cast, the dialogue's full of spunk and the story hints at plenty of darkness. Picture Snatcher is also a quick watch with plenty of fun moments even if its not required viewing.

Michael G Super Reviewer