The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine (1942): Cast & Plot
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine is a 1942 comedy drama directed by Bernard Vorhaus, starring Dennis O'Keefe as Mike Jason, George E. Stone and Gloria Dickson. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine About?
The premise of The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A New York radio host journeys to the quiet town of Fernville to run a contest aimed at exposing Jimmy Valentine, a retired safe‑cracker living under an alias. The proud, wary residents resent the intrusion, especially as murders begin to occur. The host teams up with the newspaper’s teenage daughter to investigate, gradually uncovering Valentine as a prime suspect.
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- murder
- assumed name
- small town
- radio program
- b movie
- death
- father son relationship
- brother sister relationship
- father daughter relationship
- reformation
- safecracker
- newspaper story
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- deception
- held at gunpoint
- radio station
- stock footage
- swedish accent
- pitchman
- window cleaner
- typewriter
- cigarette smoking
- telephone call
- telephone operator
- bellboy
- hotel
- prize money
- cover up
- district attorney
- messenger
- hot dog vendor
- investigation
- butler
- police officer
- ex convict
- prison warden
- kid brother
- radio contest
- search
- stutterer
- radio announcer
- slang
- ad agency
- radio sponsor
- new york city
- 1940s
- press agent
- remake
- character name in title
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine Cast & Characters
Dennis O'Keefe leads the cast as Mike Jason, with George E. Stone as Mousey Scarlatti and Gloria Dickson as Cleo Arden. Directed by Bernard Vorhaus; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bernard Vorhaus
- Dennis O'Keefe as Mike Jason
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George E. Stone as Mousey Scarlatti - Gloria Dickson as Cleo Arden
- Ruth Terry as Bonnie Forbes
Also Starring in The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
· 38 more- Bobby Larson Mickey Forbes
- Roman Bohnen Tom Forbes
- Harry Shannon Pinky Dolan
- William B. Davidson Cyrus Ballard
- Emmett Vogan District Attorney
- Wade Boteler Warden Carl Jones
- Olaf Hytten Butler
- Spencer Charters Cheevers Snow
- William Benedict Bellboy
- Dick Elliott Tim Miller
- Al Bridge Trustee
- Edmund Cobb Police Sergeant
- Charles Williams The Pitchman
- Guy Usher Police Inspector
- Ben Hall Attendant
- Fred Burns Westerner
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- Roscoe Ates Police Chief Dan Cady
- Jack Raymond Hot Dog Man
- Jed Prouty Maxwell B. Titus
- Dorothy Christy Mrs. Updyke
- Joe Cunningham Charles Stanley
- Mary Currier Felice Winters
- Douglas Evans Radio Announcer
- Frank Fanning Police Officer Wilbur
- Ralph Peters
- Virginia Farmer Mrs. Brighton
- Sven Hugo Borg Olaf
- Rand Brooks
- Linda Brent Luticia 'Luty' Hinkle
- Morgan Brown
- Joel Friedkin
- Lois Collier Receptionist
- Ray Erlenborn Sound Effects Man
- Patsy Parsons Marlene Titus
- Jimmie Fox Window Cleaner
- Mary Davenport Hotel Telephone Operator
- Margaret Marquis
- Sada Simmons
More from Bernard Vorhaus
More films directed by Bernard Vorhaus: So Young, So Bad, The Amazing Mr. X, Bury Me Dead and Resisting Enemy Interrogation.
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine Plot Summary
What happens in The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mike Jason, [Dennis O’Keefe], a radio personality, tries to boost ratings for his murder-mystery show by offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who can locate the legendary safecracker Jimmy Valentine, rumored to have retired. The promise stirs up the airwaves and draws a curious mix of listeners and locals into a town-wide hunt.
Mousey Scarlatti, [George E. Stone], a rough-edged, eager figure, becomes fired up about the chance to claim the prize and prove himself. Valentine is said to have wandered into Fernville, a quaint, picturesque town in Illinois, leaving Jason and his team both intrigued and wary of the quiet community they’re about to shake up.
Full summary
The whole story of The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the radio personality that initiates the search for the legendary safe‑cracker?
Cars in The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
7 cars on screen, including the 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Custom and the 1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe.
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1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Custom Important role -
1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Background role -
1938 Dodge Touring Sedan Background role -
Flxible Clipper Background role
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Unforgotten Crime” and “Find Me Jimmy Valentine”.
- Also known as
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- Unforgotten Crime
- Find Me Jimmy Valentine
- Find Jimmy Valentine
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Movies Like The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Alias Jimmy Valentine, Jimmy the Gent and The Mysterious Mr. Valentine.
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Alias Jimmy Valentine 1915 -
Jimmy the Gent 1934 -
The Mysterious Mr. Valentine 1946 -
Jimmy Hollywood 1994 -
The Life of Jimmy Dolan 1933 -
My Secret Valentine 2018 -
Very Valentine 2019 -
Jim Hanvey, Detective 1937 -
Adventures of Jimmy 1951 -
Charlie Valentine 2009 -
Jimmy the Kid 1982 -
The Magnificent Scoundrels 1991
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine?
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine released?
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine was released on March 27, 1942.
Who directed The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine?
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
More films by Bernard Vorhaus Who is in the cast of The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine?
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine stars Dennis O'Keefe as Mike Jason, George E. Stone as Mousey Scarlatti and Gloria Dickson as Cleo Arden, among 42 credited actors.
Does The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine have a post-credit scene?
No. The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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