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The Great Jewel Robber (1950)

NR · 1950-07-15 · 1h 31m · EN
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His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!

Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief known as "The Hollywood Raffles", whose famous robbery victims included such real-life celebrities as Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan. David Brian stars in the title role, and he's supported by John Archer, Marjorie Reynolds, Jacqueline de Wit, Alix Talton, Ned Glass, Perdita Chandler and columnist Sheilah Graham, playing herself.

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Borden ChaseWriterPeter GodfreyDirector

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David BrianDavid BrianGerald Graham DennisMarjorie ReynoldsMarjorie ReynoldsMartha RollinsJohn ArcherJohn ArcherPolice Detective Lou SampterJacqueline deWitJacqueline deWitMrs. Arthur VinsonPerdita ChandlerPerdita ChandlerPeggy ArthurStanley ChurchStanley ChurchHimself (mayor of New Rochelle)Alix TaltonAlix TaltonBrenda Hall (as Alice Talton)Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldUndetermined Role (uncredited)Lois AustinLois AustinMrs. Workman (uncredited)Claudia BarrettClaudia BarrettMarian Blaine (uncredited)Rodney BellRodney BellMan in Elevator (uncredited)Tillie BornTillie BornMaid (uncredited)

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Prison escapeNoirMaster thiefNew rochelleFilm noirNew rochelle, new york

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityPrison Escape · Noir · Master ThiefVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaDirector preference367429Actor preference180007 · 313419 · 329990

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What is The Great Jewel Robber about?

Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief known as "The Hollywood Raffles", whose famous robbery victims included such real-life celebrities as Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan. David Brian stars in the title role, and he's supported by John Archer, Marjorie Reynolds, Jacqueline de Wit, Alix Talton, Ned Glass, Perdita Chandler and columnist Sheilah Graham, playing herself.

How long is The Great Jewel Robber?

The Great Jewel Robber has a runtime of 91 minutes.