‘Take the Money and Run’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1969)


Video: 'Take the Money and Run' trailer

(Monday, August 18, 1969, 1:35 p.m. EDT)Take the Money and Run, an American mockumentary comedy film about an inept bank robber, opened today at the 68th St. Playhouse theater in New York City.

Directed by Woody Allen, the film starred Allen, Janet Margolin and Louise Lasser.