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69% Critic Match
Picture Snatcher
“His camera takes 'em from love nests to Page One before they can bat an eye---or put on a negligee!”
6.9 / 10• 1933• 1h 17m•NR• English
ComedyCrime
Storyline
An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
Cast & Crew
James Cagney
Daniel Patrick "Danny" Kean
Lead
Ralph Bellamy
J.R. 'Al' McLean
Patricia Ellis
Patricia Mary 'Pat' Nolan
Alice White
Allison
Ralf Harolde
Jerry the Mug
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Lt. Casey Nolan
Robert Barrat
Grover, Graphic News Owner
G. Pat Collins
Hennessy the Fireman
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lloyd Bacon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Picture Snatcher is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
