Alias French Gertie(1930)
A safecracker poses as a French maid in order to gain access to wealthy homes. In the midst of a nocturnal search for a cache of valuables, she is interrupted by another safecracker. Narrowly escaping arrest, they decide to pool their talents, but she gets the urge to reform and encourages him to do the same.
Movie: Alias French Gertie
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Gertie Jones
Jimmy Hartigan
Detective Kelcey
Mrs. Matson
William Matson
Mrs. Barton
Morton's Wife
Morton
Motorcycle Cop
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A safecracker poses as a French maid in order to gain access to wealthy homes. In the midst of a nocturnal search for a cache of valuables, she is interrupted by another safecracker. Narrowly escaping arrest, they decide to pool their talents, but she gets the urge to reform and encourages him to do the same.
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1930-04-20
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