The Great Jewel Robber
His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!
1950-07-15 | 91 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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David BrianGerald Graham Dennis
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Marjorie ReynoldsMartha Rollins
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John ArcherPolice Detective Lou Sampter
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Jacqueline deWitMrs. Arthur Vinson
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Alix TaltonBrenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
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Jessie ArnoldUndetermined Role (uncredited)
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Claudia BarrettMarian Blaine (uncredited)
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Margaret BraytonUndetermined Role (uncredited)
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Charles CaneMr. Tom Creel (uncredited)
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Leo ClearyHaley (uncredited)
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