Comedy ·Crime · United States of America · 1933 · 1h 17m

Picture Snatcher

Picture Snatcher poster
Director
Lloyd Bacon
Cast
James Cagney as Daniel Patrick "Danny" Kean Ralph Bellamy as J.R. 'Al' McLean Patricia Ellis as Patricia Mary 'Pat' Nolan Alice White as Allison Ralf Harolde as Jerry the Mug Robert Emmett O'Connor as Police Lt. Casey Nolan
Crew
Sol Polito — Director of Photography William Holmes — Editor William Keighley — Writer Daniel Ahern — Story Orry-Kelly — Costume Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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

Mood & Themes
new york cityparent child relationshipphotographersubwayexecutiontailorpre-codeperfumeeditordemotiontypesetter
Key Collaborators
Lloyd Bacon Director Sol Polito Director of Photography William Holmes Editor William Keighley Writer Daniel Ahern Story Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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