The Great Jewel Robber (1950)

7.6/10 91 min Crime Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

David Brian

Gerald Graham Dennis

Marjorie Reynolds

Martha Rollins

John Archer

Police Detective Lou Sampter

Jacqueline deWit

Mrs. Arthur Vinson

Alix Talton

Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)

Jessie Arnold

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Claudia Barrett

Marian Blaine (uncredited)

Margaret Brayton

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Charles Cane

Mr. Tom Creel (uncredited)

Leo Cleary

Haley (uncredited)

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