Raffles
Meet 'Raffles'! He's a lion with the ladies-and the cops all want him too!
1939 · 1h 12m · Approved
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Directed by
Sam Wood
Overview
Man about town and First Class cricketer A.J. Raffles keeps himself solvent with daring robberies. Meeting Gwen from his schooldays and falling in love all over again, he spends the weekend with her parents, Lord and Lady Melrose. A necklace presents an irresistible temptation, but also in attendance is Scotland Yard's finest, finally on the trail.
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