The Great Jewel Robber

    The Great Jewel Robber
    1950

    Synopsis

    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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    Cast

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

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