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Smaragden - Geschichte (1956)

A cunning jewel thief has been giving Scotland Yard Inspector Grey a hard time for a long time. Nobody suspects that the man keeping the police on their toes is the likeable Roger Edgeston, the son of the Duke of the same name. When the shrewd crook meets the enchanting Jennifer Lindsey on a cozy summer night, fate takes its course, as the charming young lady also engages in criminal activities in her spare time and acts as a blackmailer. In the course of the evening, the duke's son is forced to realize that love is not only blind, but also careless when it comes to his illegal activities.

  • Comedy
  • Crime

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Carl WeryCarl WeryDechant Lindsey
  • Photo of Liselotte PulverLiselotte PulverJennifer Lindsey
  • Photo of Richard HäusslerRichard HäusslerRobert Grey
  • Photo of Joachim FuchsbergerJoachim FuchsbergerRoger Duke of Edgestone
  • Photo of Albrecht SchoenhalsAlbrecht SchoenhalsDuke of Edgestone
  • Photo of Trude HesterbergTrude HesterbergDuchess of Edgestone
  • Photo of Sonia SorelSonia SorelBaronesse Childrake
  • Photo of Else QueckeElse QueckeRosie
  • Photo of Walter HoltenWalter HoltenDirector of Scotland Yard
  • Photo of Karl SchaidlerKarl SchaidlerButler

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