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The Great Jewel Robber

NR19501h 31mPeter Godfrey
IMDb 6.5
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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.

CrimeDrama
Master ThiefPrison EscapeFilm NoirNew Rochelle, New York

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What is The Great Jewel Robber (1950) 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…

Who stars in The Great Jewel Robber?

The Great Jewel Robber stars David Brian (Gerald Graham Dennis), Marjorie Reynolds (Martha Rollins), John Archer (Police Detective Lou Sampter), Jacqueline deWit (Mrs. Arthur Vinson), Perdita Chandler (Peggy Arthur). The film was directed by Peter Godfrey.

How long is The Great Jewel Robber?

The Great Jewel Robber has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950. It is rated NR.

Is The Great Jewel Robber worth watching?

The Great Jewel Robber holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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