The Great Jewel Robber

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

1950 1h 31m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 4

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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A dramatization of the criminal career of notorious jewel thief Gerard Dennis, who targeted wealthy socialites and movie stars.

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

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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)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Godfrey
Writers: Borden Chase
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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76 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Godfrey, shot by Sidney Hickox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Frank Magee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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David Brian and Marjorie Reynolds and John Archer carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0042521 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Peter Godfrey directs. Sidney Hickox behind the camera. Frank Magee cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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176 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Peter Godfrey, shot by Sidney Hickox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Frank Magee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4David Brian and Marjorie Reynolds and John Archer carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!".
6IMDB entry: tt0042521 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.