
An irascible retired old lawyer exposes a diamond thief.
Directed by Cyril Gardner, Curmudgeon leans on a strong ensemble — Ernesto Vilches, Barry Norton, Ramón Pereda — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1930.
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Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.
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