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Raffles

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A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

72 mins

Rating

6.067/10

Release Date

11 July 1930

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ronald Colman

Ronald Colman

A.J. Raffles

Kay Francis

Kay Francis

Gwen

David Torrence

David Torrence

Inspector McKenzie

Frederick Kerr

Frederick Kerr

Lord Harry Melrose

Bramwell Fletcher

Bramwell Fletcher

Bunny

John Rogers

John Rogers

Crawshaw

Wilson Benge

Wilson Benge

Barraclough

Alison Skipworth

Alison Skipworth

Lady Kitty Melrose

Frances Dade

Frances Dade

Ethel Crowley

Virginia Bruce

Virginia Bruce

Gwen's Friend (uncredited)

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