A jewel thief posing as a nobleman lures himself into the house of a wealthy old lady and her air headed young niece. A diamond necklace is the bait.
Emmett J. Flynn, Richard Smith, Ruth Todd
United States
Is it worth the time? Honestly, only if you're really into the stuff that was playing in theaters when talkies were still finding their legs. If you like classic capers, you might get a kick out of the setup. If you need something with a bit more punch or modern pacing, skip it. You’ll probably find the whole thing a b...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Emmett J. Flynn
Emmett J. Flynn
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"Is it worth the time? Honestly, only if you're really into the stuff that was playing in theaters when talkies were still finding their legs. If you like classic capers, you might get a kick out of the setup. If you need something with a bit more punch or modern pacing, skip it. You’ll probably find the whole thing a bit sleepy. Lew Cody is doing his best 'suave guy' routine here. He plays the thief with that arched eyebrow look that feels like it’s been practiced in a mirror a thousand times. ..."
