The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
20 audience votes
Key crew
- George FitzmauriceDirector
- Sidney HowardWriter
- Harry d'Abbadie d'ArrastDirector
Cast
- Ronald ColmanA.J. Raffles
- Kay FrancisGwen
- David TorrenceInspector McKenzie
- Frederick KerrLord Harry Melrose
- Bramwell FletcherBunny
- John RogersCrawshaw
- Wilson BengeBarraclough
- Alison SkipworthLady Kitty Melrose
- Frances DadeEthel Crowley
- Virginia BruceGwen's Friend (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
pre-code