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Cast
David Brian
as Gerald Graham Dennis
Marjorie Reynolds
as Martha Rollins
John Archer
as Police Detective Lou Sampter
Jacqueline deWit
as Mrs. Arthur Vinson
Perdita Chandler
as Peggy Arthur
Stanley Church
as Himself (mayor of New Rochelle)
Alix Talton
as Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
Jessie Arnold
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Lois Austin
as Mrs. Workman (uncredited)
Claudia Barrett
as Marian Blaine (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1950
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes4
DirectorPeter Godfrey
WritersBorden Chase
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Great Jewel Robber
About The Great Jewel Robber
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.
Directed by Peter Godfrey, The Great Jewel Robber leans on a strong ensemble — David Brian, Marjorie Reynolds, John Archer — 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 crime titles of 1950.
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