The Great Diamond Robbery
“A NEW Uproarious Role in the Career of the World's Funniest Man”
Synopsis
Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."
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The Great Diamond Robbery (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-12
Top Cast
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Red Skelton
Ambrose C. Park
Cara Williams
Maggie Drumman
James Whitmore
Mr. Remlick, Lawyer
Kurt Kasznar
Louie
Dorothy Stickney
Emily Drumman
George Mathews
Duke Fargoh
Reginald Owen
Bainbridge Gibbons
Harry Bellaver
Herb
Connie Gilchrist
Blonde
Steven Geray
Van Goosen
Sig Arno
Mr. Sahutsky
G. Pat Collins
Nightwatchman Connelly (uncredited)
Jean Fenwick
Secretary (uncredited)
Ed Fury
Interne (uncredited)
William Haade
Mike, the Policeman (uncredited)
Jack Kruschen
Cafe Counterman (uncredited)
Anna Q. Nilsson
Nurse (uncredited)
Stuart Randall
Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- László Vadnay, Martin Rackin
- Original Title
- The Great Diamond Robbery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
László Vadnay, Martin Rackin
Joseph Ruttenberg
George White
Edwin H. Knopf
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
László Vadnay
Screenplay
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
Edwin H. Knopf
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
George White
Editor
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What is The Great Diamond Robbery about?
Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."
Who directed The Great Diamond Robbery?
The Great Diamond Robbery was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in The Great Diamond Robbery?
The principal cast of The Great Diamond Robbery includes Red Skelton, Cara Williams, James Whitmore, Kurt Kasznar, Dorothy Stickney.
When was The Great Diamond Robbery released and how long is it?
The Great Diamond Robbery was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.