Raffles
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
- Screenplay & Story
- E.W. Hornung, Sidney Howard, Eugene Wiley Presbrey
- Original Title
- Raffles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
E.W. Hornung, Sidney Howard, Eugene Wiley Presbrey
Gregg Toland, George Barnes
Stuart Heisler
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Sidney Howard
Writer
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raffles
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What is Raffles about?
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.
Who directed Raffles?
Raffles was directed by George Fitzmaurice, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast.
Who stars in Raffles?
The principal cast of Raffles includes Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, David Torrence, Frederick Kerr, Bramwell Fletcher.
When was Raffles released and how long is it?
Raffles was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is Raffles based on a book or true story?
Raffles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.W. Hornung".