Once a Thief
“Portrait...of a heel!!!”
Synopsis
A down-on-her-luck San Francisco woman, turning in desperation to jewel robbery, barely escapes getting nabbed in a heist and moves to Los Angeles where she gets an honest job as a waitress. Her troubles start again, however, when she falls madly in love, blind to the fact that her boyfriend is a four-flushing, small-time con man.
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Once a Thief - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-18
Top Cast
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Cesar Romero
Mitch Moore
June Havoc
Margie Foster
Marie McDonald
Flo
Lon Chaney Jr.
Gus (as Lon Chaney)
Iris Adrian
Pearl
Jack Daley
Eddie
Marta Mitrovich
Nickie
Ann Tyrrell
Dr. Borden
Michael Mark
Milton
Kathleen Freeman
Phoebe
Dana Broccoli
Jane (as Dana Wilson)
Bill Baldwin
Bondsman
Frances Blumfeld
Lt. Francis Blumfield (as Lt. Frances Blumfeld)
Gwendolyn Dusuau
Deputy Gwendolyn Dusuau (as Deputy Gwendolyn Dusuau)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W. Lee Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Kolpé, Richard S. Conway, Hans Wilhelm
- Original Score
- Michel Michelet
- Original Title
- Once a Thief
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- W. Lee Wilder Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W. Lee Wilder
Max Kolpé, Richard S. Conway, Hans Wilhelm
Michel Michelet
William H. Clothier
Asa Boyd Clark
W. Lee Wilder
Department Leadership Roster
W. Lee Wilder
Director
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Michel Michelet
Original Music Composer
Richard S. Conway
Writer
W. Lee Wilder
Producer
Asa Boyd Clark
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once a Thief about?
A down-on-her-luck San Francisco woman, turning in desperation to jewel robbery, barely escapes getting nabbed in a heist and moves to Los Angeles where she gets an honest job as a waitress. Her troubles start again, however, when she falls madly in love, blind to the fact that her boyfriend is a four-flushing, small-time con man.
Who directed Once a Thief?
Once a Thief was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
Who stars in Once a Thief?
The principal cast of Once a Thief includes Cesar Romero, June Havoc, Marie McDonald, Lon Chaney Jr., Iris Adrian.
When was Once a Thief released and how long is it?
Once a Thief was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Once a Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once a Thief was composed by Michel Michelet.