Smash and Grab (1937)
John Forrest, an insurance investigator with a weakness for model railways, is on the trail of a gang of smash-and-grab thieves targeting Europe's most prestigious jewellers. As the chase leads him to Ireland, Forrest finds he needs help and who better to call upon than his impossibly elegant, highly capable wife, Alice?
Director: Tim Whelan
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: September 20, 1937
Cast
- Jack Buchanan - John Forrest
- Elsie Randolph - Alice
- Arthur Margetson - Malvern
- Anthony Holles - Polino
- Edmund Willard - Cappellano
- Lawrence Grossmith - Rankin
- Zoe Wynn - Carole
- Edward Lexy - Inspector McInerney
- Nigel Fitzgerald - Cosgrove
- Laurence Hanray - Praskins (as Laurence Hanray)
Screenplay
- Ralph Spence (Screenplay)
- Tim Whelan (Story)
Production: Jack Buchanan Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jewelry, theft
More Films by Director: Tim Whelan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smash and Grab about?
- John Forrest, an insurance investigator with a weakness for model railways, is on the trail of a gang of smash-and-grab thieves targeting Europe's most prestigious jewellers. As the chase leads him to Ireland, Forrest finds he needs help and who better to call upon than his impossibly elegant, highly capable wife, Alice?
- Who directed Smash and Grab?
- Smash and Grab was directed by Tim Whelan.
- Who stars in Smash and Grab?
- Smash and Grab stars Jack Buchanan, Elsie Randolph, Arthur Margetson, Anthony Holles, Edmund Willard, Lawrence Grossmith.
- How long is Smash and Grab?
- Smash and Grab has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Smash and Grab?
- Smash and Grab is a Comedy, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was Smash and Grab produced?
- Smash and Grab was produced in United Kingdom.