The Great Jewel Robber (1950)
His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!
91 min
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.
- Release date
- July 15, 1950
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- William Lava
Cast
- David Brian as Gerard Graham Dennis
- Marjorie Reynolds as Martha Rollins
- John Archer as Det. Lou Sampter
- Jacqueline deWit as Mrs. Arthur Vinson
- Claudia Barrett as Marian Blaine
- Alix Talton as Brenda Hall
- Perdita Chandler as Peggy Arthur
- Stanley Church as Mayor Stanley Church of New Rochelle
- Jessie Arnold as Undetermined Role
- Lois Austin as Mrs. Workman
Crew
- Peter Godfrey · Director
- Borden Chase · Writer
- Bryan Foy · Producer
- William Lava · Composer
- Sidney Hickox · Cinematographer
- Frank Magee · Editor