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Adventure mystery film

Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman (1917): Cast

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Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman is a 1917 adventure mystery film directed by George Irving, starring John Barrymore as A.J. Raffles, Frank Morgan and Evelyn Brent. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

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Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman (1917) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Director
George Irving
Genres
Adventure , Mystery , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman About?

The premise of Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman without spoilers.

A.J. Raffles, a cultured, handsome cricket champion who moves effortlessly among high society, turns his sporting skill into a criminal art. He pilfers valuable trinkets and jewels purely for the sport of it, relishing the chase and constantly outwitting police and detectives with clever ruses and daring escapades.

Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman Themes & Keywords

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  • ocean liner
  • high society
  • thief
  • melodrama
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Cast & crew

Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman Cast & Characters

John Barrymore leads the cast as A.J. Raffles, with Frank Morgan as Bunny Manders and Evelyn Brent as Ethel. Directed by George Irving; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George Irving

One more film directed by George Irving: The Glorious Lady.

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Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman Also Known As

Also known as “拉菲兹:业余神偷”.

Also known as
  • 拉菲兹:业余神偷

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Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman?

Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman released?

Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman was released on December 14, 1917.

Who directed Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman?

Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman was directed by George Irving.

More films by George Irving

Who is in the cast of Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman?

Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman stars John Barrymore as A.J. Raffles, Frank Morgan as Bunny Manders and Evelyn Brent as Ethel, among 11 credited actors.

Does Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman have a post-credit scene?

No. Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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