Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (1925) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1925, Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman is a drame, policier, aventure and romance film directed by King Baggot, running about 56 minutes. “A PICTURE EVEN MORE FASCINATING THAN THE BOOK, AND MORE THRILLING THAN THE PLAY, THE BAFFLING ADVENTURES OF RAFFLES, GENTLEMAN CROOK, WILL THRILL, DELIGHT AND MYSTIFY YOU!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Raffles is an English gentleman with a secret life—he is the notorious jewel thief known as "The Amateur Cracksman." While sailing from India to England accompanied by his friend, Bunny Manners, it is rumored that the infamous cracksman is aboard ship. Raffles warns a lady passenger to keep an eye on her necklace, which is stolen soon afterward. Although a search reveals no evidence, the necklace is returned upon reaching London.

Who’s in it. Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman stars House Peters as Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman, Miss DuPont as Gwendolyn Amersteth, Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Clarice Vidal and Fred Esmelton as Capt. Bedford, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman page.

If you liked it. Fans of Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman tend to enjoy Les Évadés, The Godfather, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.