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Diamond Jim

Diamond Jim Brady, a renowned gambler, and Lillian Russell, a charismatic performer, embark on a romantic journey.

Diamond Jim Brady's fictionalized biography tells the story of his rise from poverty to wealth, with a focus on his excessive eating habits.

Main Cast

Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldDiamond Jim
Jean ArthurJean ArthurJane Matthews / Emma
Binnie BarnesBinnie BarnesLillian Russell
Cesar RomeroCesar RomeroJerry Richardson
Eric BloreEric BloreSampson Fox
Hugh O'ConnellHugh O'ConnellCharles B. Horsley
George SidneyGeorge SidneyPawnbroker
Robert McWadeRobert McWadeA.E. Moore
Charles SellonCharles SellonJohn Touchey
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerJ.C. Randolf - Bank President
William DemarestWilliam DemarestHarry Hill
Albert ContiAlbert ContiJeweler
Armand KalizArmand KalizJewelry Salesman
Tully MarshallTully MarshallMinister
Purnell PrattPurnell PrattPhysician
Helen BrownHelen BrownBrady's Mother
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsGambler
Sam AppelSam AppelEngineer
William ArnoldWilliam ArnoldMan at Racetrack
Irving BaconIrving BaconPassenger
Barbara BarondessBarbara Barondess
Wade BotelerWade BotelerMill Foreman
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyBrady's Secretary
Al BridgeAl BridgePoker Player on Train
Ralph BrooksRalph BrooksInterne
Daisy BuffordDaisy BuffordMaid
Bobby BurnsBobby BurnsWaiter
Jack CarlyleJack CarlyleGambler
Allan CavanAllan Cavan
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerEngineer
Alex ChivraAlex ChivraChef
Russ ClarkRuss ClarkMug
Eddie CollinsEddie CollinsBicycle Act
Gino CorradoGino CorradoChef
Dan CrimminsDan CrimminsTailor
Edwards DavisEdwards DavisStockbroker
Jean De BriacJean De BriacChef
Germaine De NeelGermaine De NeelLillian Russell's Maid
George DeNormandGeorge DeNormandPassenger
Kay DeslysKay DeslysBarmaid
Jimmie DundeeJimmie DundeeGambler
George ErnestGeorge ErnestSullivan (the Boy)
Dot FarleyDot Farley
Jim FarleyJim FarleyPassenger
Patricia FarleyPatricia FarleyChorine
Sam FlintSam FlintMan at Bar
Eddie FosterEddie FosterMan in Saloon
Charles K. FrenchCharles K. French
Clarence GeldartClarence GeldartStockbroker
Joseph W. GirardJoseph W. Girard
Dorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerChorine
Frank HagneyFrank HagneyMug
Otis HarlanOtis HarlanDrunk
Sam HayesSam HayesAnnouncer
Edward HearnEdward HearnJob Applicant
Dell HendersonDell HendersonGambler
Al HillAl HillFireman
Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanSouse
Arthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart HullStockbroker
Darby JonesDarby JonesBlack Man
Jane KeckleyJane KeckleyMinister's Wife
Lew KellyLew KellyBartender
Fred KelseyFred KelseyHorsley's Secretary
Emmett KingEmmett KingStockbroker
Jean LavertyJean LavertyBarmaid
Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaintStockbroker
Ralph LewisRalph LewisMan at Bar
George MacQuarrieGeorge MacQuarrieStockbroker
Murdock MacQuarrieMurdock MacQuarrieStockbroker
Eily MalyonEily MalyonOrganist
Charles McAvoyCharles McAvoyCop
Francis McDonaldFrancis McDonaldGambler
J.P. McGowanJ.P. McGowanEngineer
Malcolm McGregorMalcolm McGregorMan at Racetrack
Matt McHughMatt McHughBartender
Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieChef
Addie McPhailAddie McPhail
Greta MeyerGreta MeyerMasseuse
Arthur MillettArthur MillettPassenger
John MilternJohn MilternBriggs
Charles R. MooreCharles R. MooreCook
Edwin MordantEdwin MordantMan at Bar
Jack MowerJack MowerMan Aiding Suicidal Man
Wilfrid NorthWilfrid NorthStockbroker
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienWaiter
Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorBrady's Father
Henry OthoHenry OthoMug
Bob PerryBob PerryMug
Bernice PilotBernice PilotMaid
Lee PratherLee Prather
George H. ReedGeorge H. ReedPorter
Cyril RingCyril RingFireman
Julian RiveroJulian RiveroHeadwaiter
Marshall RuthMarshall RuthMan at Racetrack
Gay SeabrookGay SeabrookNurse
C. Montague ShawC. Montague ShawStockbroker
Hayden StevensonHayden Stevenson
Libby TaylorLibby TaylorMaid
William H. TookerWilliam H. TookerMan at Bar
Richard TuckerRichard TuckerHeadwaiter
Maidel TurnerMaidel TurnerMrs. Perry
Anders Van HadenAnders Van Haden
Dorothy VernonDorothy Vernon
Malcolm WaiteMalcolm WaiteFireman
William WelshWilliam WelshConductor
Larry WheatLarry WheatStage Manager
Huey WhiteHuey WhiteMug
Lloyd WhitlockLloyd WhitlockMan at Racetrack
David WorthDavid WorthMan at Racetrack
William WorthingtonWilliam WorthingtonMan at Bar

Creators

A. Edward SutherlandA. Edward SutherlandDirector
Preston SturgesPreston SturgesWriter
Parker MorellParker MorellNovel

Info about Diamond Jim

Studio(s): Universal Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 01, 1935

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Drama, Romance

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