The Big Diamond Robbery (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, The Big Diamond Robbery is a western film directed by Eugene Forde, running about 65 minutes. “How He Fights! How He Rides! How He Loves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Mix starred in this late-silent Wild West melodrama from poverty row company FBO as a ranch foreman assigned to escort his employer's daughter (Kathryn McGuire) from the big city back to the ranch. The girl, Ellen, is carrying the valuable Regent diamond, and the pair become the target of a gang of thieves led, it turns out, by Ellen's former fiancée Rodney (Ernest Hilliard).
Who’s in it. The Big Diamond Robbery stars Tom Mix as Tom Markham, Tony the Horse as Tony (as Tony the Wonder Horse), Kathryn McGuire as Ellen Brooks and Frank Beal as George Brooks, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Diamond Robbery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Diamond Robbery tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Diamond Robbery (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Diamond Robbery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Big Diamond Robbery?
- The Big Diamond Robbery stars Tom Mix, Tony the Horse, Kathryn McGuire, Frank Beal and Martha Mattox.
- When was The Big Diamond Robbery released?
- The Big Diamond Robbery was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.