Movie: The Solitaire Man

Top 10 Billed Cast

Herbert Marshall
Herbert Marshall

Oliver Lane

Mary Boland
Mary Boland

Mrs. Zelma Hopkins

Lionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill

Inspector Wallace

May Robson
May Robson

Mrs. Vail

Elizabeth Allan
Elizabeth Allan

Helen Hemming

Ralph Forbes
Ralph Forbes

Bascom

Lucile Gleason
Lucile Gleason

Mrs. Peabody

Robert McWade
Robert McWade

Mr. Peabody

Jean De Briac
Jean De Briac

Henri

Lawrence Grant
Lawrence Grant

Sir Charles Brewster

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  • Overview

    An almost-retired jewel thief plans to marry Helen, his partner in crime. Their plans are shattered when Bascom, a gang member, arrives with a stolen necklace, putting their whole gang at risk.

  • Release Date

    1933-09-22

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    He could even steal a lady's heart!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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