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The Great Jewel Robber

The Great Jewel Robber

Release: 1950-07-15·Runtime: 91m·★ 6.8
CrimeDrama

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.

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast

Garrett CraigGarrett Craigas Guard Sergeant (uncredited)Joel FluellenJoel Fluellenas Train Waiter (uncredited)Creighton HaleCreighton Haleas Hotel Clerk (uncredited)Hazel KeenerHazel Keeneras Undetermined Role (uncredited)Lyle LatellLyle Latellas Guard (uncredited)John PickardJohn Pickardas Joe, Customs Guard (uncredited)Robert B. WilliamsRobert B. Williamsas Police Captain Ryan (uncredited)Claudia BarrettClaudia Barrettas Marian Blaine (uncredited)Ned GlassNed Glassas Prisoner in Jail Cell (uncredited)Cleo MooreCleo Mooreas Vivacious Blonde at Airport (uncredited)John ArcherJohn Archeras Police Detective Lou SampterCharles CaneCharles Caneas Mr. Tom Creel (uncredited)Don C. HarveyDon C. Harveyas Official (uncredited)Wilbur MackWilbur Mackas Party Guest (uncredited)Larry SteersLarry Steersas Tony Englebar - Party Guest (uncredited)Warren DouglasWarren Douglasas Det. Altman (uncredited)Tom WilsonTom WilsonMargaret BraytonMargaret Braytonas Undetermined Role (uncredited)Hugh ProsserHugh Prosseras Captain (uncredited)Marjorie ReynoldsMarjorie Reynoldsas Martha RollinsJacqueline deWitJacqueline deWitas Mrs. Arthur VinsonMike LallyMike Lallyas Police Officer (uncredited)David BrianDavid Brianas Gerald Graham DennisJessie ArnoldJessie Arnoldas Undetermined Role (uncredited)Bess FlowersBess Flowersas Party Guest (uncredited)Howard NegleyHoward Negleyas Police Officer (uncredited)Edward HearnEdward Hearnas Canadian Desk Sergeant (uncredited)Harry CrockerHarry Crockeras Commentator (uncredited)Charles LangCharles Langas Det. Carlton (uncredited)Harry LauterHarry Lauteras Reporter (uncredited)Alix TaltonAlix Taltonas Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)Leo ClearyLeo Clearyas Haley (uncredited)Harold MillerHarold Milleras Party Guest (uncredited)Sailor VincentSailor Vincentas Police Officer (uncredited)Fred GrahamFred Grahamas Brad Morrow - Bartender (uncredited)Weldon HeyburnWeldon Heyburnas Captain of the Guards (uncredited)Hal PriceHal Priceas Officer (uncredited)Harry StrangHarry Strangas Police Officer (uncredited)