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Double Dynamite

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Johnny Dalton (Frank Sinatra), a poor bank teller who works tirelessly to save enough money to marry his doting girlfriend (Jane Russell), comes across a fortune when he rescues a duplicitous bookie (Nestor Paiva) from attackers. As a misguided sign of thanks, the bookie gives Dalton an ample cash gift -- which curiously matches the amount missing from his bank. Now suspected of embezzlement, the bewildered Dalton turns to his best friend, a wily and wacky waiter (Groucho Marx), for help.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/30/2019
Double Dynamite is a foolish concoction, but a fairly diverting one. Go to Full Review Patrick McDonald WBGR-FM (93.7 FM - Monroe, WI) 04/17/2020
3.5/5
This is not-bad comedy about a mix up with money at the bank Frank and Jane work at that Groucho makes better, and Frank is in full 1940s bobbysoxer crooner mode, but handles the comedy pretty well. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/22/2005
C
Only bearable because of a few trademark Groucho Marx quips. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/13/2021 A cast of classic cinema era giants doesn't guarantee a successful movie and this turgid comedy does no favours for the legacy of Groucho Marx and Frank Sinatra. Definitely B movie fare to be coupled with a cheap bit of sci-fi tosh at the drive-in. See more 10/04/2020 I loved this movie--but I am biased towards many (most older) films with Frank Sinatra and/or Jane Russell in them--whom I must say were both adorable in this film. Comedy was more innocent back then--and I liked that the film also centered around Christmas time. Jane did, indeed, play the "dumb brunette" and Grouch Marx was also fabulous in this film. Lots of clean fun! And especially fun to watch before the holidays! Recommended. In the book of Proverbs, it says "Laughter is like a medicine" (Living word translation). Especially now in these challenging times! 2 Timothy 1: 7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. See more 06/23/2016 If it were not for the cast, this comedy would be completely forgettable. Frank Sintra plays a goofy bank clerk who comes into a large sum of money but is then suspected of stealing it from his place of work. His good buddy Groucho Marx helps him avoid arrest, hide the money, and also to woo his girlfriend, Jane Russell. There's really nothing of note here except for seeing three major stars in a very dull comedy. Still, their star power is enough to carry the film and make it watchable for fans. See more Steve S @RT32687682 10/10/2014 ★★ (out of four) See more s r @ScottR 10/08/2014 Had to see it for he Groucho Frankie combo. It was alright, but I'll never need to see it again. See more 10/01/2014 only reason to watch-groucho See more Read all reviews
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Irving Cummings

Director

Frank Sinatra

Johnny Dalton

Jane Russell

Mildred "Mibs" Goodhue

Groucho Marx

Emile J. Keck

Don McGuire

R.B. "Bob" Pulsifer Jr.

Howard Freeman

R.B. Pulsifer Sr.
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Synopsis Johnny Dalton (Frank Sinatra), a poor bank teller who works tirelessly to save enough money to marry his doting girlfriend (Jane Russell), comes across a fortune when he rescues a duplicitous bookie (Nestor Paiva) from attackers. As a misguided sign of thanks, the bookie gives Dalton an ample cash gift -- which curiously matches the amount missing from his bank. Now suspected of embezzlement, the bewildered Dalton turns to his best friend, a wily and wacky waiter (Groucho Marx), for help.
Director
Irving Cummings
Producer
Irving Cummings
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1951, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m
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