The Great Jewel Robber 73 years old

His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!

The Great Jewel Robber

Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief known as "The Hollywood Raffles", whose famous robbery victims included such real-life celebrities as Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan. David Brian stars in the title role, and he's supported by John Archer, Marjorie Reynolds, Jacqueline de Wit, Alix Talton, Ned Glass, Perdita Chandler and columnist Sheilah Graham, playing herself.

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The Great Jewel Robber Cast

Name Character
Bess Flowers She was 51, 85 years old when she died as Party guest
Marjorie Reynolds She was 32, 79 years old when she died as Martha Rollins
John Archer He was 35, 84 years old when he died as Police Detective Lou Sampter
Jacqueline deWit She was 37, 85 years old when she died as Mrs. Arthur Vinson
David Brian He was 35, 78 years old when he died as Gerald Graham Dennis
Alix Talton She was 30, 71 years old when she died as Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
Edward Hearn He was 61, 74 years old when he died as Canadian Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Art Miles as Police Officer (uncredited)
Perdita Chandler as Peggy Arthur
Charles Lind He was 211, now 285 years old as Bellboy (uncredited)
Stanley Church as Himself (mayor of New Rochelle)
Hugh Prosser He was 49, 52 years old when he died as Captain (uncredited)
Pat Phelan He was 34, now 39 years old as Guard (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold She was 65, 70 years old when she died as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Russ Clark He was 57, 67 years old when he died as Guard (uncredited)
Sam Harris (Australian actor) was 73, 92 years old when died as Mr. Bartlett - Party Guest (uncredited)

The Great Jewel Robber Crew

Name Department
Borden Chase as Writer. He was 50 (71) years old when He died Writing
Peter Godfrey as Director. He was 12 (31) years old when He died Directing
The Great Jewel Robber poster
The Great Jewel Robber (73 years)

His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!

  • Release day: Saturday, July 15, 1950
  • Runtime: 91 minutes