Jimmy the Gent

An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.

Cast

James Cagney

as Jimmy Corrigan

Bette Davis

as Joan Martin

Allen Jenkins

as Lou

Alan Dinehart

as Charles Wallingham

Alice White

as Mabel

Arthur Hohl

as Joe Rector

Phillip Reed

as Ronny Gatson

Hobart Cavanaugh

as Fake Worthingham

Mayo Methot

as Gladys Farrell

Renee Whitney

as Bessie

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