Raffles
“Meet 'Raffles'! He's a lion with the ladies-and the cops all want him too!”
Synopsis
Man about town and First Class cricketer A.J. Raffles keeps himself solvent with daring robberies. Meeting Gwen from his schooldays and falling in love all over again, he spends the weekend with her parents, Lord and Lady Melrose. A necklace presents an irresistible temptation, but also in attendance is Scotland Yard's finest, finally on the trail.
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David Niven
A.J. Raffles
Olivia de Havilland
Gwen
May Whitty
Lady Melrose
Dudley Digges
MacKenzie
Douglas Walton
Bunny
E. E. Clive
Barraclough
Lionel Pape
Lord Melrose
Margaret Seddon
Maud Holden
Hilda Plowright
Wilson
Gilbert Emery
Bingham
Keith Hitchcock
Merton
Vesey O'Davoren
Butler
George Cathrey
Melrose Footman
Gibson Gowland
Villager (uncredited)
George Atkinson
Art Gallery Attendant
Frank Baker
Art Gallery Attendant
Leonard Carey
Bingham's Secretary
Herbert Clifton
Villager
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- John Van Druten, Sidney Howard
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Raffles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Howard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
John Van Druten, Sidney Howard, E.W. Hornung
Victor Young
Gregg Toland
Sherman Todd
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
John Van Druten
Screenplay
Sidney Howard
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Sherman Todd
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Victor Young
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 Raffles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raffles about?
Man about town and First Class cricketer A.J. Raffles keeps himself solvent with daring robberies. Meeting Gwen from his schooldays and falling in love all over again, he spends the weekend with her parents, Lord and Lady Melrose. A necklace presents an irresistible temptation, but also in attendance is Scotland Yard's finest, finally on the trail.
Who directed Raffles?
Raffles was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in Raffles?
The principal cast of Raffles includes David Niven, Olivia de Havilland, May Whitty, Dudley Digges, Douglas Walton.
When was Raffles released and how long is it?
Raffles was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Raffles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raffles was composed by Victor Young.
Is Raffles based on a book or true story?
Raffles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.W. Hornung".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raffles?
Raffles holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).