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Once a Thief

1935· 1h 7m

RomanceCrime

Directed by George Pearson

6.7/ 10

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Overview

Down on his luck inventor Roger (John Stuart) "borrows" some money from a handbag he finds but things go wrong when a necklace from the bag goes missing.

Cast

John Stuart

John Stuart

Roger Drummond

Derek Gorst

George Marston

Frederick Culley

Frederick Culley

Sir John Chirwin

Nancy Burne

Nancy Burne

Marion Ashley

Lewis Shaw

Lewis Shaw

Frank Ashley

Lola Duncan

Mrs. Eagle

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