Raffles (1930): Cast & Plot
Raffles is a 1930 romantic crime film directed by George Fitzmaurice, starring Ronald Colman as A.J. Raffles, Kay Francis and Bramwell Fletcher. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Raffles About?
The premise of Raffles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A refined English gentleman leads a double life as the infamous jewel thief known to the press as “The Amateur Cracksman.” His genteel demeanor masks a daring mastery of locks and disguises. When he falls in love, he attempts to abandon his criminal career, but an old friend’s desperate situation forces him to undertake one final heist.
Raffles Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suicide attempt
- character name as title
- one word title
- surname as title
- raffles character
- caper crime
- pre code film
- sound remake of silent film
- light hearted crime drama
- jewelry store robbery
- caper mystery
- society melodrama
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- diamond bracelet theft
- stolen diamond necklace
- weekend guest
- double life
- reformed jewel thief
- safecracker
- falling in love
- reference to paris france
- weekend party
- police chase
- secret identity
- country house weekend
- burglar alarm
- burglars
- england
- rooftop
- held at gunpoint
- arrest warrant
- ruse
- gambit
- fugitives
- professing love
- cat and mouse game
- disguise
- nobility
- british high society
- lord and lady
- grandfather clock
- secret door
- police call box
- jewelry store
- marriage proposal accepted
- bracelet as a gift
- friend in trouble
- cricket match
- pug dog
- pitcher
- hard of hearing
Raffles Cast & Characters
Ronald Colman leads the cast as A.J. Raffles, with Kay Francis as Gwen and Bramwell Fletcher as Bunny. Directed by George Fitzmaurice; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Fitzmaurice
- Ronald Colman as A.J. Raffles
- Kay Francis as Gwen
- Bramwell Fletcher as Bunny
- Frederick Kerr as Lord Harry Melrose
Also Starring in Raffles
· 6 more- Alison Skipworth Lady Kitty Melrose
- David Torrence Inspector McKenzie
- John Rogers Crawshaw
- Wilson Benge Barraclough
- Virginia Bruce Gwen's Friend (uncredited)
- Frances Dade Ethel Crowley
More from George Fitzmaurice
More films directed by George Fitzmaurice: Arsène Lupin Returns, Live, Love and Learn, The Emperor’s Candlesticks and Suzy.
Raffles Plot Summary
What happens in Raffles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Famed cricketer A.J. Raffles, Ronald Colman, by day is the celebrated gentleman jewel thief known as the Amateur Cracksman at night. When he falls for the lovely aristocrat Gwen, Kay Francis, and even gifts her his latest theft, a diamond bracelet, he begins to envision a life free from crime. Yet a friend’s troubles pull him back toward danger: Bunny, Bramwell Fletcher, is crippled by a 1,000-pound gambling debt, and Raffles agrees to help by staging a weekend at the Melrose estate, hoping to secure the funds by stealing the celebrated Melrose necklace.
Full summary
The whole story of Raffles, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Raffles?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrayed the gentleman thief A.J. Raffles?
Raffles Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Лотерея” and “拉弗尔斯”.
- Also known as
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- Лотерея
- 拉弗尔斯
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Movies Like Raffles
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman, Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman and Dinner at the Ritz.
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Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman 1925 -
Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman 1917 -
Dinner at the Ritz 1937 -
Rififi 1955 -
Jewel Robbery 1932 -
Rough Cut 1980 -
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 1988 -
The Thief Who Came to Dinner 1973 -
The Racketeer 1929 -
Seven Thieves 1960 -
Dandelions by the Roots 1964 -
Secrets of the Lone Wolf 1941
Raffles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Raffles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Raffles?
Raffles runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Raffles released?
Raffles was released on July 11, 1930.
Who directed Raffles?
Raffles was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
More films by George Fitzmaurice Who is in the cast of Raffles?
Raffles stars Ronald Colman as A.J. Raffles, Kay Francis as Gwen and Bramwell Fletcher as Bunny, among 10 credited actors.
Does Raffles have a post-credit scene?
No. Raffles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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