Notorious jewel thief Roger "Tiger" Brown sneaks into the trust of diamond dealer Thomas Morland. Not only does Morland's jewels appeal to him, but also his fiancée, Lady Edith Trent.
If you like watching a guy in a tuxedo be a total jerk for seventy minutes, you’ll probably have a good time with this one. It’s a silent heist movie from 1929 that doesn't try too hard to be art, which is actually kind of refreshing. It’s definitely worth a watch if you’re into old German crime stuff or just want to ...
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"If you like watching a guy in a tuxedo be a total jerk for seventy minutes, you’ll probably have a good time with this one. It’s a silent heist movie from 1929 that doesn't try too hard to be art, which is actually kind of refreshing. It’s definitely worth a watch if you’re into old German crime stuff or just want to see some really nice 1920s coats. If you need a movie to change your life or make you cry, maybe skip it and go watch The Living Corpse instead. The main guy is Roger Brown, but e..."
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