I Am a Thief (1934)

Director:

Robert Florey

Writers:

Ralph Block (story), Doris Malloy (story),

Stars:

Mary Astor, Ricardo Cortez, Dudley Digges

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mary Astor	...	Odette Mauclair
Ricardo Cortez	...	Pierre Londais
Dudley Digges	...	Col. Jackson
Robert Barrat	...	Baron Otto Von Kampf
Irving Pichel	...	Count Carlo Trentini
Hobart Cavanaugh	...	Napoleon Daudet
Ferdinand Gottschalk	...	M. Alexander Cassiet
Arthur Aylesworth	...	Francois
Florence Fair	...	Mme. Cassiet
Frank Reicher	...	Max Bolen
John Wray	...	Antonio Porricci
Oscar Apfel	...	Auctioneer

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

diamond | backgammon | jewel thief | auction | necklace | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French Russian

Release Date:

24 November 1934 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

64 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

All Aboard For Murderous Fun

After several spectacular jewel thefts an international group of insurance underwriters plan to trap the culprits by following the buyer of the Karenina diamonds.Enter man of mystery,jewel dealer Ricardo Cortez who makes the purchase,leaves Paris on the Orient Express,and is followed by numerous people hoping to get their hands on the gems.The viewer must figure out just who is an actual thief/murderer or those who are on the side of the law in this delightfully fast-paced thriller.A trainload of wonderful Warner Brothers contract players(Mary Astor,Robert H.Barrat,John Wray,Irving Pichel,Dudley Digges,Ferdinand Gottschalk,etc.) and the always terrific direction of Robert Florey keep the suspense right on track.