"A great play. A great novel. And a greater film."

1932

1h 3m

5.5(119 votes)

Thriller

Mystery

Crime

Overview

A gang of jewel thieves hides out in an abandoned London house after a robbery, unaware that a detective is among them in disguise.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Leon M. Lion

Ben

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Anne Grey

Nora

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John Stuart

Barton

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Donald Calthrop

Nora's Escort Brant

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Barry Jones

Henry Doyle

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Ann Casson

Rose Ackroyd

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Henry Caine

Mr. Ackroyd

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Garry Marsh

Sheldrake

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Herbert Langley

The Guard on Train (uncredited)

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