A Thief in Paradise (1925)

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Years of failure and bad luck have made Maurice Blake a beachcomber on an island in the Samoas, earning a precarious living by diving for pearls with Philip Jardine, the disinherited son of a San Francisco millionaire. When Philip is killed by a shark, his half caste common-law wife, Rosa, informs Maurice that Philip had been forgiven by his father, and she persuades him to assume Philip's identity and return to the States - The film is now considered a lost film.

Director: George Fitzmaurice
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Arthur C. Miller
Editing: Stuart Heisler
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Productions, George Fitzmaurice Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film, lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Thief in Paradise about?
Years of failure and bad luck have made Maurice Blake a beachcomber on an island in the Samoas, earning a precarious living by diving for pearls with Philip Jardine, the disinherited son of a San Francisco millionaire. When Philip is killed by a shark, his half caste common-law wife, Rosa, informs Maurice that Philip had been forgiven by his father, and she persuades him to assume Philip's identity and return to the States - The film is now considered a lost film.
Who directed A Thief in Paradise?
A Thief in Paradise was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in A Thief in Paradise?
A Thief in Paradise stars Doris Kenyon, Ronald Colman, Aileen Pringle, Claude Gillingwater, Alec B. Francis, John Patrick.
How long is A Thief in Paradise?
A Thief in Paradise has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is A Thief in Paradise?
A Thief in Paradise is a Drama film.
Where was A Thief in Paradise produced?
A Thief in Paradise was produced in United States of America.