A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.
If you have a spare hour and want to see a guy look incredibly good in a tuxedo while stealing diamonds, Raffles is your movie. It is perfect for a lazy afternoon when you want something light but not totally brainless. People who hate 'stagey' old movies where everyone talks very clearly will probably find it annoying...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
George Fitzmaurice
George Fitzmaurice
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"If you have a spare hour and want to see a guy look incredibly good in a tuxedo while stealing diamonds, Raffles is your movie. It is perfect for a lazy afternoon when you want something light but not totally brainless. People who hate 'stagey' old movies where everyone talks very clearly will probably find it annoying, though. 😴 Ronald Colman plays A.J. Raffles. He is a huge cricket star, which the movie makes a big deal out of early on. I don't really understand cricket, so those parts felt ..."
Frederick Kerr
Sidney Howard, E.W. Hornung, Eugene Wiley Presbrey
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