The Great Jewel Robber
His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!
1950 · 1h 31m · N/A
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Peter Godfrey
Overview
A dramatization of the criminal career of notorious jewel thief Gerard Dennis, who targeted wealthy socialites and movie stars.
Director and cast
- Peter Godfrey Director
- David Brian as Gerald Graham Dennis
- Marjorie Reynolds as Martha Rollins
- John Archer as Police Detective Lou Sampter
- Jacqueline deWit as Mrs. Arthur Vinson
- Perdita Chandler as Peggy Arthur
- Stanley Church as Himself (mayor of New Rochelle)
- Alix Talton as Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
- Bess Flowers as Party guest
- Jessie Arnold as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- Lois Austin as Mrs. Workman (uncredited)
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