Movie: First Offence

Top 10 Billed Cast

John Mills
John Mills

Johnnie Penrose

Lilli Palmer
Lilli Palmer

Jeanette

Bernard Nedell
Bernard Nedell

The Boss

Michel André
Michel André

Michel

H.G. Stoker
H.G. Stoker

Dr. G.E. Penrose

Jean Wall
Jean Wall

The Zebra

Paul Velsa
Paul Velsa

Peanuts

Marcel Maupi
Marcel Maupi

Man in Panama Hat

Judy Kelly
Judy Kelly

Girl in Garage

Marcel André
Marcel André

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    After his father sells his car, an immature playboy steals it back, and gets involved with a gang of professional car thieves. British remake of "Mauvaise graine" (1934).

  • Release Date

    1936-02-21

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    8

  • Rating:

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    English
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