19 May 2000
Small Time Crooks
A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.
Slapsie Maxie's
In this comedic short, when a waiter accidentally knocks out boxing champ Tiger Dorsey in Slapsie Maxie's restaurant, Maxie arranges a boxing match between the reluctant waiter and the champ.
Top Billed Cast
Maxie Rosenbloom Slapsie Maxie
Johnnie Davis Johnny the Waiter
Frank Faylen Tiger Dorsey
Cully Richards Master of Ceremonies
Creighton Hale Reporter (uncredited)
John Harron Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes Waiter (uncredited)
Glenn Langan Reporter (uncredited)
Jack Mower Dorsey's Manager (uncredited)
Paul Panzer Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Bob Perry Fight Referee (uncredited)
John Ridgely Reporter (uncredited)
Sailor Vincent Johnny's Cornerman (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan Wrestling Director (uncredited)
Leo White Headwaiter (uncredited)
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