The Solitaire Man (1933): Cast & Plot
The Solitaire Man is a 1933 romantic crime film directed by Jack Conway, starring Ralph Forbes as Bascom, Herbert Marshall and Elizabeth Allan. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Solitaire Man About?
The premise of The Solitaire Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned jewel thief nearing retirement plans to marry his partner in crime, Helen, but their future is shattered when Bascom, a gang member, arrives with a stolen necklace that endangers the entire crew. Their scheme unravels as suspicion spreads and the gang faces imminent danger.
The Solitaire Man Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- drug addiction
- english channel
- romantic rivalry
- manipulative female
- necklace
- scotland yard
- murder
- jewel thief
- marriage proposal
- jumping from height
- impersonation
- gunfire
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- gambling
- financial crisis
- casino
- baccarat
- altitude sickness
- paris france
- informer
- embassy
- rehabilitation
- aviation
- betrayal
- suicide
- police inspector
- london england
- deception
- fog
- based on play
The Solitaire Man Cast & Characters
Ralph Forbes leads the cast as Bascom, with Herbert Marshall as Oliver Lane and Elizabeth Allan as Helen Hemming. Directed by Jack Conway; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jack Conway
- Ralph Forbes as Bascom
- Herbert Marshall as Oliver Lane
- Elizabeth Allan as Helen Hemming
- Lawrence Grant as Sir Charles Brewster
Also Starring in The Solitaire Man
· 15 more- May Robson Mrs. Vail
- Mary Boland Mrs. Zelma Hopkins
- Lucile Gleason Mrs. Peabody
- Harry Holman Mr. Elmer Hopkins
- Lionel Atwill Inspector Wallace
- Jameson Thomas Inspector Kenyon
- Louis Mercier French Taxi Driver
- André Cheron French Creditor
- Émile Chautard French Hotel Clerk
- Murray Kinnell Inspector Harris
- Frank Puglia Waiter
- Leyland Hodgson Co-Pilot Whittaker
- Charles Irwin Steward
- Jean De Briac Henri
- Robert McWade Mr. Peabody
More from Jack Conway
More films directed by Jack Conway, best-rated first: A Tale of Two Cities, A Star Is Born, Julia Misbehaves and The Hucksters.
The Solitaire Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Solitaire Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a job in Monte Carlo, an English jewel theft ring returns to Paris. Oliver Lane, the suave cat burglar the “Solitaire Man” in the newspapers after seven years on the run from Scotland Yard, proposes to his lovely accomplice Helen Hemming and reveals they’ve bought a country house in Devonshire to retire. However, unstable Bascom, drug-addicted after his experiences in the Great War, also loves Helen and wants to keep going on his own. He presents the “Brewster necklace” that he burgled from the British Embassy while dining there with his former colonel.
Full summary
The whole story of The Solitaire Man, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Solitaire Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What nickname does the press give to the suave cat burglar played by Oliver Lane?
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The Solitaire Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Solitaire Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Solitaire Man?
The Solitaire Man runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was The Solitaire Man released?
The Solitaire Man was released on September 22, 1933.
Who directed The Solitaire Man?
The Solitaire Man was directed by Jack Conway.
More films by Jack Conway Who is in the cast of The Solitaire Man?
The Solitaire Man stars Ralph Forbes as Bascom, Herbert Marshall as Oliver Lane and Elizabeth Allan as Helen Hemming, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Solitaire Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Solitaire Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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