A Thief in Paradise
Synopsis
Years of failure and bad luck have made Maurice Blake a beachcomber on an island in the Samoas, earning a precarious living by diving for pearls with Philip Jardine, the disinherited son of a San Francisco millionaire. When Philip is killed by a shark, his half caste common-law wife, Rosa, informs Maurice that Philip had been forgiven by his father, and she persuades him to assume Philip's identity and return to the States - The film is now considered a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- A Thief in Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions, George Fitzmaurice Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Frances Marion, Leonard Merrick
Arthur C. Miller
Stuart Heisler
Samuel Goldwyn, George Fitzmaurice
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Thief in Paradise
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What is A Thief in Paradise about?
Years of failure and bad luck have made Maurice Blake a beachcomber on an island in the Samoas, earning a precarious living by diving for pearls with Philip Jardine, the disinherited son of a San Francisco millionaire. When Philip is killed by a shark, his half caste common-law wife, Rosa, informs Maurice that Philip had been forgiven by his father, and she persuades him to assume Philip's identity and return to the States - The film is now considered a lost film.
Who directed A Thief in Paradise?
A Thief in Paradise was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in A Thief in Paradise?
The principal cast of A Thief in Paradise includes Doris Kenyon, Ronald Colman, Aileen Pringle, Claude Gillingwater, Alec B. Francis.
When was A Thief in Paradise released and how long is it?
A Thief in Paradise was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is A Thief in Paradise based on a book or true story?
A Thief in Paradise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leonard Merrick".