Hook a Crook
Joe Besser and Jim Hawthorne are detectives trying to recover stolen jewels. They see a necklace on a furry arm, and deduce that a man wearing a fur coat was the thief. They, instead, encounter a gorilla.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1955 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Jules White |
| Runtime | 16 min. |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Hook a Crook is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1955. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Joe Besser
Joe Besser
Jim Hawthorne
Hawthorne (as hawthorne)
Steve Calvert
Gorilla (archive footage)
Eddie Baker
Thief (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barbara Bartay
Fifi (uncredited)
Lela Bliss
Mrs. Van Sickle (uncredited)
Dan Blocker
Gorilla (uncredited)
Ray Corrigan
Gorilla (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dudley Dickerson
Janitor (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
I. Katchum (archive footage) (uncredited)
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