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1950 Crime Drama 1h 31m

The Great Jewel Robber

"His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!"

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.

6.8 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

David Brian

Gerald Graham Dennis

Marjorie Reynolds

Martha Rollins

John Archer

Police Detective Lou Sampter

Jacqueline deWit

Mrs. Arthur Vinson

Perdita Chandler

Peggy Arthur

Stanley Church

Himself (mayor of New Rochelle)

Alix Talton

Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)

Jessie Arnold

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Lois Austin

Mrs. Workman (uncredited)

Claudia Barrett

Marian Blaine (uncredited)

Rodney Bell

Man in Elevator (uncredited)

Tillie Born

Maid (uncredited)

Margaret Brayton

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Charles Cane

Mr. Tom Creel (uncredited)

Geraldine Carr

Mrs. Creel (uncredited)

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