The Great Jewel Robber
“His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!”
Synopsis
A dramatization of the criminal career of notorious jewel thief Gerard Dennis, who targeted wealthy socialites and movie stars.
Top Cast
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David Brian
Gerald Graham Dennis
Marjorie Reynolds
Martha Rollins
John Archer
Police Detective Lou Sampter
Jacqueline deWit
Mrs. Arthur Vinson
Perdita Chandler
Peggy Arthur
Stanley Church
Himself (mayor of New Rochelle)
Alix Talton
Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
Jessie Arnold
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Lois Austin
Mrs. Workman (uncredited)
Claudia Barrett
Marian Blaine (uncredited)
Rodney Bell
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Tillie Born
Maid (uncredited)
Margaret Brayton
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Charles Cane
Mr. Tom Creel (uncredited)
Geraldine Carr
Mrs. Creel (uncredited)
Russ Clark
Guard (uncredited)
Leo Cleary
Haley (uncredited)
Fred Coby
Tom Colt - Convict (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Godfrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase
- Original Title
- The Great Jewel Robber
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Godfrey
Borden Chase
Sidney Hickox
Frank Magee
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Godfrey
Director
Bryan Foy
Producer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Frank Magee
Editor
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Borden Chase
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Jewel Robber
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Jewel Robber about?
A dramatization of the criminal career of notorious jewel thief Gerard Dennis, who targeted wealthy socialites and movie stars.
Who directed The Great Jewel Robber?
The Great Jewel Robber was directed by Peter Godfrey.
Who stars in The Great Jewel Robber?
The principal cast of The Great Jewel Robber includes David Brian, Marjorie Reynolds, John Archer, Jacqueline deWit, Perdita Chandler.
When was The Great Jewel Robber released and how long is it?
The Great Jewel Robber was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Jewel Robber?
The Great Jewel Robber holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).