Diamond Handcuffs (1928)
In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.
Director: John P. McCarthy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: May 5, 1928
Cast
- Eleanor Boardman - Tillie
- Lawrence Gray - Larry
- Sam Hardy - Spike
- Gwen Lee - Cecile
- Lena Malena - Musa
- Conrad Nagel - John
- John Roche - Jerry Fontaine
- Charles Stevens - Niambo
- Onest Conley - Native Dancer (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Henry Sharp
Editing: Sam Zimbalist
Production: Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
diamond, gangster, lost film
More Films by Director: John P. McCarthy
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Diamond Handcuffs about?
- In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.
- Who directed Diamond Handcuffs?
- Diamond Handcuffs was directed by John P. McCarthy.
- Who stars in Diamond Handcuffs?
- Diamond Handcuffs stars Eleanor Boardman, Lawrence Gray, Sam Hardy, Gwen Lee, Lena Malena, Conrad Nagel.
- How long is Diamond Handcuffs?
- Diamond Handcuffs has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Diamond Handcuffs?
- Diamond Handcuffs is a Drama film.
- Where was Diamond Handcuffs produced?
- Diamond Handcuffs was produced in United States of America.