The Great Diamond Robbery (1954): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1954, The Great Diamond Robbery is a comedy and crime film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 70 minutes. “A NEW Uproarious Role in the Career of the World's Funniest Man” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."

Who’s in it. The Great Diamond Robbery stars Red Skelton as Ambrose C. Park, Cara Williams as Maggie Drumman, James Whitmore as Mr. Remlick, Lawyer and Kurt Kasznar as Louie, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Diamond Robbery page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Great Diamond Robbery tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.