The read
It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
After notorious jewel thief Flambeau meets Evelyn Fischer during a raid on a casino, he falls deeply in love with her. Later Flambeau sends notes to both Leopold Fischer, who unknown to him is Evelyn's uncle, and Father Brown, in which he vows he will steal from them the ten diamonds that comprise the "Flying Star." Flambeau intends to give these diamonds to Evelyn. Father Brown, whose gold cross contains some of the Flying Star diamonds, is determined to meet Flambeau before he is arrested, to reform and redeem his soul.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Edward SedgwickDirector
- Henry MyersScreenplay
- C. Gardner SullivanScreenplay
- Heinz RoemheldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Walter ConnollyFather Brown
- Paul LukasFlambeau
- Gertrude MichaelEvelyn Fischer
- Robert LoraineInspector Valentine
- Halliwell HobbesSir Leopold Fischer
- Una O'ConnorMrs. Boggs
- E. E. CliveSergeant Dawes
- Robert AdairPoliceman (uncredited)
- Alyce ArdellMaid (uncredited)
- King BaggotPriest (uncredited)
- Bunny BeattyJenny (uncredited)
- Charles DunbarFruit Vendor (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
casinoamateur detectivescotland yardromancepriesthousekeeperdisguisecrucifixjewel thiefbell towermoral reformationimposture