Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman (1917)

Director:

George Irving

Writers:

E.W. Hornung (stories), Anthony Paul Kelly,

Stars:

John Barrymore, Christine Mayo, H. Cooper Cliffe

Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Barrymore	...	A.J. Raffles
Christine Mayo	...	Mrs. Vidal
H. Cooper Cliffe	...	Lord Amersteth
Frank Morgan	...	Bunny Manders
Dudley Hill	...	Crawley (as Dudley S. Hill)
Kathryn Adams	...	Gwendolyn
Evelyn Brent	...	Ethel
Mathilde Brundage	...	Lady Melrose (as Mrs. Mathilde Brundage)
Mike Donlin	...	Crawshay
Frederick Perry	...	Captain Bedford
Nita Allen	...	Marie

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

thief | melodrama | based on play

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 December 1917 (USA)

Also Known As:

Raffles

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hyclass Producing Company, L. Lawrence Weber Photo Dramas Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Raffles (1958)

User Reviews

The Great Profile at his best

The Great Profile - John Barrymore - appears in this semi-noirish silent crime meller. While the picture may be dated (as silent movies go), Barrymore is simply spellbinding.

This was before drink destroyed his looks and concentration, and he looks simply magnificent - certainly the most handsome silent movie star at a time when a chocolate face was the preeminent criteria for movie stardom.

Barrymore is a the only reason viewers may have for seeing this film, but it is reason enough.