Arsène Lupin Returns
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Synopsis
A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is an American, a former F.B.I. sleuth turned private eye by the name of Steve Emerson. Steve not only suspects Farrand of being Lupin but when someone attempts to steal a precious emerald necklace from Lorraine's uncle, Count de Brissac, he is persuaded Lupin is the culprit. Is Emerson right or wrong? Which of the two men will win over Lorraine's heart?
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Melvyn Douglas
Rene Farrand aka Arsene Lupin
Virginia Bruce
Lorraine de Grissac
Warren William
Steve Emerson
John Halliday
Count de Grissac
Nat Pendleton
Joe Doyle
Monty Woolley
Georges Bouchet
E. E. Clive
Alf
George Zucco
Prefect of Police
Rollo Lloyd
Duval
Vladimir Sokoloff
Ivan Pavloff
Ian Wolfe
A. Le Marchand - Detective (as Ien Wulf)
Tully Marshall
Monelle
Jonathan Hale
F.B.I. Special Agent
George Davis
Guard at Dock (uncredited)
King Baggot
Detective (uncredited)
William Bailey
Detective (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Party Guest (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Squad Car Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- George Harmon Coxe, James Kevin McGuinness, Howard Emmett Rogers
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Arsène Lupin Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
George Harmon Coxe, James Kevin McGuinness, Howard Emmett Rogers, Maurice Leblanc
Franz Waxman
George J. Folsey
Ben Lewis
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
George Harmon Coxe
Screenplay
James Kevin McGuinness
Screenplay
Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Ben Lewis
Editor
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
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 Arsène Lupin Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arsène Lupin Returns about?
A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is an American, a former F.B.I. sleuth turned private eye by the name of Steve Emerson. Steve not only suspects Farrand of being Lupin but when someone attempts to steal a precious emerald necklace from Lorraine's uncle, Count de Brissac, he is persuaded Lupin is the culprit. Is Emerson right or wrong? Which of the two men will win over Lorraine's heart?
Who directed Arsène Lupin Returns?
Arsène Lupin Returns was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in Arsène Lupin Returns?
The principal cast of Arsène Lupin Returns includes Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, Warren William, John Halliday, Nat Pendleton.
When was Arsène Lupin Returns released and how long is it?
Arsène Lupin Returns was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Arsène Lupin Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arsène Lupin Returns was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Arsène Lupin Returns based on a book or true story?
Arsène Lupin Returns is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Maurice Leblanc".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arsène Lupin Returns?
Arsène Lupin Returns holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).