
Smash and Grab
Synopsis
John Forrest, an insurance investigator with a weakness for model railways, is on the trail of a gang of smash-and-grab thieves targeting Europe's most prestigious jewellers. As the chase leads him to Ireland, Forrest finds he needs help and who better to call upon than his impossibly elegant, highly capable wife, Alice?
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- Director
- Tim Whelan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Spence
- Original Title
- Smash and Grab
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Jack Buchanan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Whelan
Ralph Spence, Tim Whelan
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Tim Whelan
Director
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
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What is Smash and Grab about?
John Forrest, an insurance investigator with a weakness for model railways, is on the trail of a gang of smash-and-grab thieves targeting Europe's most prestigious jewellers. As the chase leads him to Ireland, Forrest finds he needs help and who better to call upon than his impossibly elegant, highly capable wife, Alice?
Who directed Smash and Grab?
Smash and Grab was directed by Tim Whelan.
Who stars in Smash and Grab?
The principal cast of Smash and Grab includes Jack Buchanan, Elsie Randolph, Arthur Margetson, Anthony Holles, Edmund Willard.
When was Smash and Grab released and how long is it?
Smash and Grab was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.



















