The Embezzler

1954 1h 1m EN

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 3

Synopsis

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Bank robber's plans for a wealthy lifestyle gradually turn to more noble aims.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charles Victor
Henry Paulson
Zena Marshall
Mrs. Claire Forrest
Cyril Chamberlain
Alec Johnson
Leslie Weston
Piggott
Avice Landone
Miss Ackroyd
Michael Craig
Dr. Forrest
Phyllis Morris
Mrs. Paulson
Peggy Mount
Mrs. Larkin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Gilling
Writers: John Gilling

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RUNTIME

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Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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72 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Gilling, shot by Jonah Jones. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Charles Victor and Zena Marshall and Cyril Chamberlain carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0121241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John Gilling directs. Jonah Jones behind the camera. Jack Slade cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
272 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by John Gilling, shot by Jonah Jones. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jack Slade shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Charles Victor and Zena Marshall and Cyril Chamberlain carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0121241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.