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The Great Jewel Robber (1950)

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of David BrianDavid BrianGerald Graham Dennis
  • Photo of Marjorie ReynoldsMarjorie ReynoldsMartha Rollins
  • Photo of John ArcherJohn ArcherPolice Detective Lou Sampter
  • Photo of Jacqueline deWitJacqueline deWitMrs. Arthur Vinson
  • Photo of Perdita ChandlerPerdita ChandlerPeggy Arthur
  • Photo of Stanley ChurchStanley ChurchHimself (mayor of New Rochelle)
  • Photo of Alix TaltonAlix TaltonBrenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
  • Photo of Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldUndetermined Role (uncredited)
  • Photo of Lois AustinLois AustinMrs. Workman (uncredited)
  • Photo of Claudia BarrettClaudia BarrettMarian Blaine (uncredited)

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