Larceny
“THEY MADE THEIR OWN RULES... and played for keeps!”
Synopsis
Rick Mason is the no-good lowdown rat who tries to capitalize on postwar patriotism and grief. He finagles a war widow into giving up her savings for a nonexistent memorial. When Mason falls in love with the widow he has pangs of conscience, but he reckons without his con-artist boss, who tends to bolster his arguments with muscle and bullets.
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John Payne
Rick Mason
Joan Caulfield
Deborah Owens Clark
Dan Duryea
Silky Randall
Shelley Winters
Tory
Dorothy Hart
Madeline
Richard Rober
Max
Dan O'Herlihy
Duke
Nicholas Joy
Walter Vanderline
Percy Helton
Charlie Jordan
Walter Greaza
Mr. Owens
Patricia Alphin
Waitress
Harry Antrim
Mr. McNulty
Russ Conway
Detective
Paul Brinegar
Mechanic
Don Wilson
Master of Ceremonies
Oliver Hartwell
Black Porter (uncredited)
Gene Evans
Horace (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert H. Margolis, William Bowers, Lou Morheim
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Larceny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Herbert H. Margolis, William Bowers, Lou Morheim, Lois Eby, John Fleming
Leith Stevens
Irving Glassberg
Frank Gross
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Gross
Editor
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
George Sherman
Director
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Herbert H. Margolis
Screenplay
William Bowers
Screenplay
Lou Morheim
Screenplay
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 Larceny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Larceny about?
Rick Mason is the no-good lowdown rat who tries to capitalize on postwar patriotism and grief. He finagles a war widow into giving up her savings for a nonexistent memorial. When Mason falls in love with the widow he has pangs of conscience, but he reckons without his con-artist boss, who tends to bolster his arguments with muscle and bullets.
Who directed Larceny?
Larceny was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Larceny?
The principal cast of Larceny includes John Payne, Joan Caulfield, Dan Duryea, Shelley Winters, Dorothy Hart.
When was Larceny released and how long is it?
Larceny was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Larceny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Larceny was composed by Leith Stevens.
Is Larceny based on a book or true story?
Larceny is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lois Eby", Novel: "John Fleming".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Larceny?
Larceny holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).