Lawful Larceny

1930 1h 7m EN

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 4

Drama

Synopsis

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When Marion Corsey's husband, Andrew, is conned out of a small fortune by Vivian Hepburn, she dedicates herself to recovering the money.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bebe Daniels
Marion Dorsey
Kenneth Thomson
Andrew Dorsey
Lowell Sherman
Guy Tarlow
Olive Tell
Vivan Hepburn
Purnell Pratt
Judge Perry
Louis Payne
Davis
Bert Roach
French
Maude Turner Gordon
Mrs. Davis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lowell Sherman
Writers: Jane Murfin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 67-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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96 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lowell Sherman, shot by J. Roy Hunt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Bebe Daniels and Kenneth Thomson and Lowell Sherman carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0021056 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lowell Sherman directs. J. Roy Hunt behind the camera. Marie Halvey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 67-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
296 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Lowell Sherman, shot by J. Roy Hunt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Marie Halvey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bebe Daniels and Kenneth Thomson and Lowell Sherman carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0021056 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.