Diamond Jim

Directed by A. Edward Sutherland

Approved

1935 88mDrama, Biography,

6.86.0

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A highly fictional rags-to-riches biography of Diamond Jim Brady (Edward Arnold), with undue emphasis on his voracious food appetite, finds the multi-millionaire involved in an unrequited love affair with Jane Matthews (Jean Arthur) who loves Jerry Richrdson (Cesar Romero) who, in turn, is the object of the affections of Lillian Russell (Binnie Barnes).

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Cast of Diamond Jim

Edward ArnoldDiamond Jim
Jean ArthurJane Matthews / Emma
Binnie BarnesLillian Russell
Cesar RomeroJerry Richardson
Eric BloreSampson Fox
Hugh O'ConnellCharles B. Horsley
George SidneyPawnbroker
Robert McWadeA.E. Moore
Charles SellonJohn Touchey
Henry KolkerJ.C. Randolf - Bank President
William DemarestHarry Hill
Albert ContiJeweler
Armand KalizJewelry Salesman
Tully MarshallMinister
Purnell PrattPhysician
Helen BrownBrady's Mother
Stanley AndrewsGambler
Sam AppelEngineer
William ArnoldMan at Racetrack
Irving BaconPassenger
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Diamond Jim Ratings & Reviews

Mister ArnMay 24, 2025
"Diamond Jim" does what it takes to make a ruthless businessman likable to the viewer. Even his excess seems like a virtue.

Diamond Jim Trivia

Diamond Jim was released on September 2, 1935.

Diamond Jim was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.

Diamond Jim has a runtime of 88m.

Diamond Jim was produced by Edmund Grainger.

The key characters in Diamond Jim are Diamond Jim (Edward Arnold), Jane Matthews / Emma (Jean Arthur), Lillian Russell (Binnie Barnes).

Diamond Jim is rated Approved.

Diamond Jim is a Drama, Biography, Romance film.

Diamond Jim has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10.

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