Once a Thief (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1950, Once a Thief is a drama and crime film directed by W. Lee Wilder, running about 88 minutes. “Portrait...of a heel!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A down-on-her-luck San Francisco woman, turning in desperation to jewel robbery, barely escapes getting nabbed in a heist and moves to Los Angeles where she gets an honest job as a waitress. Her troubles start again, however, when she falls madly in love, blind to the fact that her boyfriend is a four-flushing, small-time con man.
Who’s in it. Once a Thief stars Cesar Romero as Mitch Moore, June Havoc as Margie Foster, Marie McDonald as Flo and Lon Chaney Jr. as Gus (as Lon Chaney), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Once a Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once a Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once a Thief (1950)?
- In US, Once a Thief is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once a Thief worth watching?
- Once a Thief holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once a Thief?
- Once a Thief stars Cesar Romero, June Havoc, Marie McDonald, Lon Chaney Jr. and Iris Adrian.
- When was Once a Thief released?
- Once a Thief was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.