Diamond Handcuffs
Synopsis
In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John P. McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Goldbeck, Bradley King
- Original Title
- Diamond Handcuffs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John P. McCarthy
Willis Goldbeck, Bradley King
Henry Sharp
Sam Zimbalist
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Zimbalist
Editor
David Cox
Costume Design
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Willis Goldbeck
Writer
Bradley King
Writer
John P. McCarthy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Handcuffs
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What is Diamond Handcuffs about?
In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.
Who directed Diamond Handcuffs?
Diamond Handcuffs was directed by John P. McCarthy.
Who stars in Diamond Handcuffs?
The principal cast of Diamond Handcuffs includes Eleanor Boardman, Lawrence Gray, Sam Hardy, Gwen Lee, Lena Malena.
When was Diamond Handcuffs released and how long is it?
Diamond Handcuffs was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.