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Short crime drama

The Exquisite Thief (1919): Cast

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The Exquisite Thief is a 1919 short crime drama directed by Tod Browning, starring Priscilla Dean as Blue Jean Billie, Sam De Grasse and Milton Ross. It runs 10 minutes.

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The Exquisite Thief (1919) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Tod Browning
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Exquisite Thief About?

The premise of The Exquisite Thief without spoilers.

Blue Jean Billie, a wealthy young con artist, teams with Shaver Michael to rob high‑society events. She infiltrates the Vanderhoof dinner announcing a daughter’s engagement to Lord Chesterton, subdues Detective Wood and steals the guests’ valuables. After a car chase, Chesterton pursues her; she captures him, learns to trust and love him; despite police interference, the story ends happily.

The Exquisite Thief Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Exquisite Thief Cast & Characters

Priscilla Dean leads the cast as Blue Jean Billie, with Sam De Grasse as Shaver Michael and Milton Ross as Det. Wood. Directed by Tod Browning; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Tod Browning

More films directed by Tod Browning, best-rated first: Freaks, Dracula, Miracles for Sale and The Devil-Doll.

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The Exquisite Thief Also Known As

Also known as “敏锐的小贼”.

Also known as
  • 敏锐的小贼

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The Exquisite Thief FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Exquisite Thief, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Exquisite Thief?

The Exquisite Thief runs 10 minutes.

When was The Exquisite Thief released?

The Exquisite Thief was released on April 28, 1919.

Who directed The Exquisite Thief?

The Exquisite Thief was directed by Tod Browning.

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Who is in the cast of The Exquisite Thief?

The Exquisite Thief stars Priscilla Dean as Blue Jean Billie, Sam De Grasse as Shaver Michael and Milton Ross as Det. Wood, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Exquisite Thief have a post-credit scene?

No. The Exquisite Thief has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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