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- The Bank Dick was the last film to feature Fields in a starring role. Poor health aggravated by excessive drinking relegated him to cameo appearances in subsequent films until his death in 1946. The film’s title uses a slang word for detective (“dick”).
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Jan 28, 2021 · Whether it’s a euphemism used to shy away from talking about a topic that’s too taboo from some, or the complete opposite and a visceral, visual slang term that penetrates the mind, we’ve...
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The Bank Dick (1940) - The term "dick" was a piece of slang, meaning police officer or detective. There's a belief that the term began with the debut of the Dick Tracy comic strip in 1931. It started well before that.
"The Bank Dick" is a term used to refer to a comedic character or archetype commonly portrayed in classic American films. This character is typically employed in a bank setting and is known for being bumbling, clumsy, and often getting into humorous situations.
The Bank Dick, released as The Bank Detective in the United Kingdom, is a 1940 American comedy film starring W. C. Fields. Set in Lompoc, California, [a] Fields plays Egbert Sousé, a drunk who accidentally thwarts a bank robbery and ends up a bank security guard as a result.
"Wings" The Bank Dick (TV Episode 1992) - The episode's title, "The Bank Dick," has a humorous double meaning: the term "dick," is a slang term meaning a detective or policeman, which is in reference to Brian's job as a security guard at the bank. "Dick" is also short for "Richard;" the bank robber wears a Richard Nixon mask during the robbery.
The Bank Dick ★★★★ The Bank Detective 1940 Fields wrote the screenplay (using an alias) and stars in this zany comedy about a man who accidentally trips a bank robber and winds up as a guard. Fields' last major role is a classic, a worthy end to his great career.
