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Release Year1938
Runtime0h 50m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes3
DirectorBernerd Mainwaring
WritersDavid Evans, F. Wyndham-Mallock
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Villiers Diamond
About The Villiers Diamond
A man is threatend with scandal when he accidentally acquires a stolen diamond.
Directed by Bernerd Mainwaring, The Villiers Diamond leans on a strong ensemble — Edward Ashley, Evelyn Ankers, Frank Birch — 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 1938.
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