Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
THE PERFECT CRIME, almost! Murder to cover a jewel-theft...exposed by G-Men Guns!
A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is an American, a former F.B.I. sleuth turned private eye by the name of Steve Emerson. Steve not only suspects Farrand of being Lupin but when someone attempts to steal a precious emerald necklace from Lorraine's uncle, Count de Brissac, he is persuaded Lupin is the culprit. Is Emerson right or wrong? Which of the two men will win over Lorraine's heart?
Cast
- Melvyn Douglas - Rene Farrand aka Arsene Lupin
- Virginia Bruce - Lorraine de Grissac
- Warren William - Steve Emerson
- John Halliday - Count de Grissac
- Nat Pendleton - Joe Doyle
- Monty Woolley - Georges Bouchet
- E. E. Clive - Alf
- George Zucco - Prefect of Police
- Rollo Lloyd - Duval
- Vladimir Sokoloff - Ivan Pavloff
Screenplay
- James Kevin McGuinness (Screenplay)
- Howard Emmett Rogers (Screenplay)
- George Harmon Coxe (Screenplay)
- Maurice Leblanc (Characters)
- James Kevin McGuinness (Story)
Keywords
jewel thief
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arsène Lupin Returns about?
- A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is an American, a former F.B.I. sleuth turned private eye by the name of Steve Emerson. Steve not only suspects Farrand of being Lupin but when someone attempts to steal a precious emerald necklace from Lorraine's uncle, Count de Brissac, he is persuaded Lupin is the culprit. Is Emerson right or wrong? Which of the two men will win over Lorraine's heart?
- Who directed Arsène Lupin Returns?
- Arsène Lupin Returns was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
- Who stars in Arsène Lupin Returns?
- Arsène Lupin Returns stars Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, Warren William, John Halliday, Nat Pendleton, Monty Woolley.
- How long is Arsène Lupin Returns?
- Arsène Lupin Returns has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Arsène Lupin Returns?
- Arsène Lupin Returns is a Mystery film.
- Where was Arsène Lupin Returns produced?
- Arsène Lupin Returns was produced in United States of America.