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Diamond Jim

  • 1935
  • Approved
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Binnie Barnes and Edward Arnold in Diamond Jim (1935)
BiographyDramaRomance

The story of legendary gambler Diamond Jim Brady and his romance with entertainer Lillian Russell.The story of legendary gambler Diamond Jim Brady and his romance with entertainer Lillian Russell.The story of legendary gambler Diamond Jim Brady and his romance with entertainer Lillian Russell.

  • Director
    • A. Edward Sutherland
  • Writers
    • Parker Morell
    • Preston Sturges
    • Harry Clork
  • Stars
    • Edward Arnold
    • Jean Arthur
    • Binnie Barnes
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    256
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • A. Edward Sutherland
    • Writers
      • Parker Morell
      • Preston Sturges
      • Harry Clork
    • Stars
      • Edward Arnold
      • Jean Arthur
      • Binnie Barnes
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Edward Arnold
    Edward Arnold
    • Diamond Jim Brady
    Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur
    • Jane Matthews…
    Binnie Barnes
    Binnie Barnes
    • Lillian Russell
    Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero
    • Jerry Richardson
    Eric Blore
    Eric Blore
    • Sampson Fox
    Hugh O'Connell
    Hugh O'Connell
    • Charles B. Horsley
    George Sidney
    George Sidney
    • Pawnbroker
    Robert McWade
    Robert McWade
    • A.E. Moore
    Charles Sellon
    Charles Sellon
    • John Touchey
    Henry Kolker
    Henry Kolker
    • J.C. Randolf - Bank President
    William Demarest
    William Demarest
    • Harry Hill
    Albert Conti
    Albert Conti
    • Jeweler
    Armand Kaliz
    Armand Kaliz
    • Jewelry Salesman
    Tully Marshall
    Tully Marshall
    • Minister
    Purnell Pratt
    Purnell Pratt
    • Physician
    Helen Brown
    • Brady's Mother
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Gambler
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Appel
    Sam Appel
    • Engineer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • A. Edward Sutherland
    • Writers
      • Parker Morell
      • Preston Sturges
      • Harry Clork
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    • Trivia
      Although the real Diamond Jim Brady died in 1917, almost 20 years before this film was made, Edward Arnold, who played him, met Brady twice when he was a young actor just starting out in the theater - once when Brady came to pick up an actress who was in the same play as Arnold, and another time when he was in Ethel Barrymore's acting company and Brady came backstage to pay his respects to her.
    • Goofs
      After we are informed the action has shifted to 1886, we see a montage of telegrams dated 1883.
    • Quotes

      Pawnbroker: What you need is a diamond.

      Diamond Jim Brady: What for?

      Pawnbroker: Well, to make money, you gotta look like money.

    • Connections
      Featured in American Masters: Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer (1990)

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    10/10

    Diamond Jim, the Irish-American Prince

    I really enjoyed this biopic of "Diamond" Jim Brady, who was a celebrity in his native New York City at the end of the 19th century. A bigger-than-life man about town, Jim made his fortune in the railroad industry, and he spent his fortune on diamonds (hence his nickname), fancy clothes and huge meals. A powerful eating man was Jim! He loved his oysters and lobsters: he drank buckets of orange juice. He also showered his fortune upon two women he loved but who didn't love him in turn. Edward Arnold was an ideal actor to play the part of the easy- going Brady. A young Cesar Romero is along as the romantic male lead.This movie has it sad parts.
    • bugsmoran29
    • Jan 3, 2017
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    • Release date
      • September 2, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Diamantkungen
    • Filming locations
      • San Luis Obispo, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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