The Notorious Sophie Lang (1934)
After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.
Director: Ralph Murphy, William Cameron Menzies
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: July 20, 1934
Cast
- Gertrude Michael - Sophie Lang
- Paul Cavanagh - Max Bernard, a.k.a. Sir Nigel Crane
- Alison Skipworth - Aunt Nellie
- Arthur Byron - Inspector Stone
- Leon Errol - Stubbs
- Ben Taggart - Capt. Thomson
- Ferdinand Gottschalk - Augustus Telfen
- Dell Henderson - House Detective
- Jack Mulhall - Clerk
- Lucio Villegas - The Marshall
Screenplay
- Anthony Veiller (Screenplay)
- Frederick Irving Anderson (Novel)
Music: John Leipold
Cinematography: Alfred Gilks
Editing: James Smith
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendships Born from Rivalry, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court
Keywords
hotel, detective, rivalry, romance, foot chase, jewel thief, pre-code, jewelry heist, impersonation, fashion show, society woman, disguises, walking on a ledge, police pursuit, brisk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Notorious Sophie Lang about?
- After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.
- Who directed The Notorious Sophie Lang?
- The Notorious Sophie Lang was directed by Ralph Murphy, William Cameron Menzies.
- Who stars in The Notorious Sophie Lang?
- The Notorious Sophie Lang stars Gertrude Michael, Paul Cavanagh, Alison Skipworth, Arthur Byron, Leon Errol, Ben Taggart.
- How long is The Notorious Sophie Lang?
- The Notorious Sophie Lang has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Notorious Sophie Lang?
- The Notorious Sophie Lang is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Notorious Sophie Lang produced?
- The Notorious Sophie Lang was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Notorious Sophie Lang?
- The themes of The Notorious Sophie Lang include: Friendships Born from Rivalry, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court.