The Great Diamond Robbery (1954)
A NEW Uproarious Role in the Career of the World's Funniest Man
Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."
Cast
- Red Skelton - Ambrose C. Park
- Cara Williams - Maggie Drumman
- James Whitmore - Mr. Remlick, Lawyer
- Kurt Kasznar - Louie
- Dorothy Stickney - Emily Drumman
- George Mathews - Duke Fargoh
- Reginald Owen - Bainbridge Gibbons
- Harry Bellaver - Herb
- Connie Gilchrist - Blonde
- Steven Geray - Van Goosen
Screenplay
- László Vadnay (Screenplay)
- Martin Rackin (Screenplay)
- László Vadnay (Story)
Themes
Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong
Keywords
robbery, diamond, jewel thief
Trailer
The Great Diamond Robbery TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Diamond Robbery about?
- Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."
- Who directed The Great Diamond Robbery?
- The Great Diamond Robbery was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
- Who stars in The Great Diamond Robbery?
- The Great Diamond Robbery stars Red Skelton, Cara Williams, James Whitmore, Kurt Kasznar, Dorothy Stickney, George Mathews.
- How long is The Great Diamond Robbery?
- The Great Diamond Robbery has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Diamond Robbery?
- The Great Diamond Robbery is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Great Diamond Robbery produced?
- The Great Diamond Robbery was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Great Diamond Robbery?
- The themes of The Great Diamond Robbery include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong.