

Crime · Drama
Overview
Loretta Young plays dual roles in this 1930 crime drama about a young thief planning to steal jewels from a wealthy socialite.
Top Cast


Loretta Young
Loretta Young
Margaret Waring / Mary Brennan
Loretta Young
Margaret Waring / Mary Brennan


Jack Mulhall
Jack Mulhall
George Wells
Jack Mulhall
George Wells


Raymond Hatton
Raymond Hatton
Nick
Raymond Hatton
Nick


George Barraud
George Barraud
Jerry, "The Gent"
George Barraud
Jerry, "The Gent"


Kathlyn Williams
Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Wells
Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Wells


Fred Kelsey
Fred Kelsey
Casey
Fred Kelsey
Casey


Purnell Pratt
Purnell Pratt
Updike
Purnell Pratt
Updike


Ben Hendricks Jr.
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Flanagan
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Flanagan


Dot Farley
Dot Farley
Lola
Dot Farley
Lola


Winter Hall
Winter Hall
Brewster
Winter Hall
Brewster
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