Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
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Synopsis
Raffles is an English gentleman with a secret life—he is the notorious jewel thief known as "The Amateur Cracksman." While sailing from India to England accompanied by his friend, Bunny Manners, it is rumored that the infamous cracksman is aboard ship. Raffles warns a lady passenger to keep an eye on her necklace, which is stolen soon afterward. Although a search reveals no evidence, the necklace is returned upon reaching London.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Baggot
- Screenplay & Story
- E.W. Hornung, Harvey F. Thew, Eugene Wiley Presbrey
- Original Title
- Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Baggot
E.W. Hornung, Harvey F. Thew, Eugene Wiley Presbrey
Charles J. Stumar
Department Leadership Roster
King Baggot
Director
Harvey F. Thew
Writer
Charles J. Stumar
Director of Photography
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 Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
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What is Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman about?
Raffles is an English gentleman with a secret life—he is the notorious jewel thief known as "The Amateur Cracksman." While sailing from India to England accompanied by his friend, Bunny Manners, it is rumored that the infamous cracksman is aboard ship. Raffles warns a lady passenger to keep an eye on her necklace, which is stolen soon afterward. Although a search reveals no evidence, the necklace is returned upon reaching London.
Who directed Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman?
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman was directed by King Baggot.
Who stars in Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman?
The principal cast of Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman includes House Peters, Miss DuPont, Hedda Hopper, Fred Esmelton, Walter Long.
When was Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman released and how long is it?
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 56m.
Is Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman based on a book or true story?
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.W. Hornung".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman?
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).