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1950

The Great Jewel Robber

Directed by Peter Godfrey
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.

Duration

1h 31m

Released

July 15, 1950

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Cast73

  • David Brian
  • Marjorie Reynolds
  • John Archer
  • Jacqueline deWit
  • Perdita Chandler
  • Stanley Church
  • Alix Talton
  • Jessie Arnold
  • Lois Austin

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