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I Am a Thief

  • 19341934
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 4m
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6.2/10
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Mary Astor, Ricardo Cortez, and Irving Pichel in I Am a Thief (1934)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A variety of suspicious characters try to get their hands on a priceless diamond necklace aboard the Orient Express.A variety of suspicious characters try to get their hands on a priceless diamond necklace aboard the Orient Express.A variety of suspicious characters try to get their hands on a priceless diamond necklace aboard the Orient Express.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
275
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  • Director
    • Robert Florey
  • Writers
    • Ralph Block(story)
    • Doris Malloy(story)
  • Stars
    • Mary Astor
    • Ricardo Cortez
    • Dudley Digges
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  • Director
    • Robert Florey
  • Writers
    • Ralph Block(story)
    • Doris Malloy(story)
  • Stars
    • Mary Astor
    • Ricardo Cortez
    • Dudley Digges
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    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Mary Astor in I Am a Thief (1934)

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    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Odette Mauclairas Odette Mauclair
    Ricardo Cortez
    Ricardo Cortez
    • Pierre Londaisas Pierre Londais
    Dudley Digges
    Dudley Digges
    • Colonel Jacksonas Colonel Jackson
    Robert Barrat
    Robert Barrat
    • Otto 'Baron' Von Kampfas Otto 'Baron' Von Kampf
    Irving Pichel
    Irving Pichel
    • Count Trentinias Count Trentini
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    • Daudetas Daudet
    Arthur Aylesworth
    Arthur Aylesworth
    • Francoisas Francois
    Ferdinand Gottschalk
    Ferdinand Gottschalk
    • M. Cassietas M. Cassiet
    Florence Fair
    • Mme. Cassietas Mme. Cassiet
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • Max Bolenas Max Bolen
    John Wray
    John Wray
    • Antonio Porriccias Antonio Porricci
    Oscar Apfel
    Oscar Apfel
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    Max Barwyn
    Max Barwyn
    • Justiceas Justice
    • (uncredited)
    Glen Cavender
    Glen Cavender
    • Second Train Conductoras Second Train Conductor
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Chefe
    • Man at Jewel Auctionas Man at Jewel Auction
    • (uncredited)
    André Cheron
    • Doctor on Trainas Doctor on Train
    • (uncredited)
    Clay Clement
    Clay Clement
    • Man at Hoyle's Meetingas Man at Hoyle's Meeting
    • (uncredited)
    Gino Corrado
    Gino Corrado
    • Telegraph Employeeas Telegraph Employee
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Florey
    • Writers
      • Ralph Block(story) (screenplay)
      • Doris Malloy(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      One of six films Ricardo Cortez and Mary Astor appeared in together.
    • Goofs
      When a male train passenger tries to wedge a note between the door and door frame of Odette Mauclair's room; the note falls into the room and out of sight. But on the next cut when Londais escorts Odette to her door; the note is now seen wedged in between the door and the frame.

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    All Aboard For Murderous Fun
    After several spectacular jewel thefts an international group of insurance underwriters plan to trap the culprits by following the buyer of the Karenina diamonds.Enter man of mystery,jewel dealer Ricardo Cortez who makes the purchase,leaves Paris on the Orient Express,and is followed by numerous people hoping to get their hands on the gems.The viewer must figure out just who is an actual thief/murderer or those who are on the side of the law in this delightfully fast-paced thriller.A trainload of wonderful Warner Brothers contract players(Mary Astor,Robert H.Barrat,John Wray,Irving Pichel,Dudley Digges,Ferdinand Gottschalk,etc.) and the always terrific direction of Robert Florey keep the suspense right on track.
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    • May 16, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Я - вор
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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