Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (1925)
A PICTURE EVEN MORE FASCINATING THAN THE BOOK, AND MORE THRILLING THAN THE PLAY, THE BAFFLING ADVENTURES OF RAFFLES, GENTLEMAN CROOK, WILL THRILL, DELIGHT AND MYSTIFY YOU!
Raffles is an English gentleman with a secret life—he is the notorious jewel thief known as "The Amateur Cracksman." While sailing from India to England accompanied by his friend, Bunny Manners, it is rumored that the infamous cracksman is aboard ship. Raffles warns a lady passenger to keep an eye on her necklace, which is stolen soon afterward. Although a search reveals no evidence, the necklace is returned upon reaching London.
Director: King Baggot
Genre: Romance, Adventure, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 23, 1925
Cast
- House Peters - Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman
- Miss DuPont - Gwendolyn Amersteth
- Hedda Hopper - Mrs. Clarice Vidal
- Fred Esmelton - Capt. Bedford
- Walter Long - Crawshay
- Winter Hall - Lord Amersteth
- Kate Lester - Lady Amersteth
- Freeman Wood - Bunny Manners
- Roland Bottomley - Lord Crowley
- Lillian Langdon - Mrs. Tilliston
Screenplay
- E.W. Hornung (Novel)
- Harvey F. Thew
- Eugene Wiley Presbrey (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Charles J. Stumar
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
raffles
More Films by Director: King Baggot
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman about?
- Raffles is an English gentleman with a secret life—he is the notorious jewel thief known as "The Amateur Cracksman." While sailing from India to England accompanied by his friend, Bunny Manners, it is rumored that the infamous cracksman is aboard ship. Raffles warns a lady passenger to keep an eye on her necklace, which is stolen soon afterward. Although a search reveals no evidence, the necklace is returned upon reaching London.
- Who directed Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman?
- Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman was directed by King Baggot.
- Who stars in Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman?
- Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman stars House Peters, Miss DuPont, Hedda Hopper, Fred Esmelton, Walter Long, Winter Hall.
- How long is Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman?
- Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman?
- Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman is a Romance, Adventure, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman produced?
- Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman was produced in United States of America.