The Bank Dick (1940)
7/10
Wanted to see a W.C. Fields movie. Check.
20 January 2019
I always planned to see at least one W.C. Fields movie before I die and now I have accomplished this goal. Check. Well, I expected a silly movie and what I got was a silly movie. Thus, I shouldn't complain. On the bright side, it is full of funny moments, gags, and such, e.g., W.C. Fields misplacing his hat or kicking that piece of paper (several times). The car chase at the end was hilarious.

I decided to give 7 stars because it is watchable and is better than the average silly movie.

OK, I also admit that if this movie is worth 7 stars then some of the best silly movies (Chaplin, Keaton, etc.) should get a gazillion stars.

In summary, W.C. Fields, you're no Charlie Chaplin (paraphrasing Lloyd Bentsen).
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