Jewel Robbery

Jewel Robbery

1932 · 68 min · EN · NR · 6.5 (46 votes)
Dir. William Dieterle · Starring William Powell, Kay Francis, Helen Vinson, Hardie Albright, Henry Kolker, Spencer Charters · Music Bernhard Kaun

“He stole her jewels -- but that wasn't all!”

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Baroness Teri von Horhenfels deals with the tedium of her aristocratic Vienna life with a long line of lovers. Her rich husband, Franz, seems oblivious. As she's just about to end her latest affair, the baroness gets a much-needed dose of adrenaline when she becomes the target of a charismatic thief. After staging a daring robbery, he makes off with not only the baroness's ring but also her heart.

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A breezy, sophisticated romp. It’s a charmingly roguish caper filled with witty banter and a playful, almost decadent, sense of freedom. Perfect for a lighthearted escape into old-world glamour and lighthearted crime.

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