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Release Year1954
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime
Votes1
DirectorRobert Z. Leonard
WritersLászló Vadnay, Martin Rackin
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Great Diamond Robbery
About The Great Diamond Robbery
Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, The Great Diamond Robbery leans on a strong ensemble — Red Skelton, Cara Williams, James Whitmore — 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 comedy titles of 1954.
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