

Crime · Mystery
Overview
Reformed jewel thief Simon Templar lands in hot water when a look-alike smuggles stolen goods out of Egypt.
Top Cast


George Sanders
George Sanders
Simon Templar
George Sanders
Simon Templar


Helene Reynolds
Helene Reynolds
Anne Bitts
Helene Reynolds
Anne Bitts


Jonathan Hale
Jonathan Hale
Inspector Henry Fernack
Jonathan Hale
Inspector Henry Fernack


Bela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi
Partner
Bela Lugosi
Partner


Donald MacBride
Donald MacBride
Inspector John H. Bohlen
Donald MacBride
Inspector John H. Bohlen


John F. Hamilton
John F. Hamilton
Limpy
John F. Hamilton
Limpy


Thomas W. Ross
Thomas W. Ross
Professor Horatio T. Bitts
Thomas W. Ross
Professor Horatio T. Bitts


Elliott Sullivan
Elliott Sullivan
Monk 'Warren'
Elliott Sullivan
Monk 'Warren'


Stanley Blystone
Stanley Blystone
Detective Sadler (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Detective Sadler (uncredited)


Ralph Dunn
Ralph Dunn
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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