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Poster for The Great Jewel Robber

The Great Jewel Robber (1950)

NR ★ 7.6/10 91 min Crime, Drama United States English
Director: Peter Godfrey
Writer: Borden Chase
Streaming: Not available
His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!

Description

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.

Top Cast

David Brian
David Brian Gerald Graham Dennis
Marjorie Reynolds
Marjorie Reynolds Martha Rollins
John Archer
John Archer Police Detective Lou Sampter
Jacqueline deWit
Jacqueline deWit Mrs. Arthur Vinson
Perdita Chandler Peggy Arthur
Stanley Church Himself (mayor of New Rochelle)
Alix Talton
Alix Talton Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
Jessie Arnold
Jessie Arnold Undetermined Role (uncredited)

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