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Arsène Lupin Returns

  • 19381938
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  • 1h 21m
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Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, and Warren William in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is an American, a former F.B.I. sleuth turned private eye by the name of Steve Emerson. Steve not only suspects Farrand of being Lupin but when someone attempts to steal a precious emerald necklace from Lorraine's uncle, Count de Brissac, he is persuaded Lupin is the culprit. Is Emerson right or wrong? Which of the two men will win over Lorraine's heart?
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A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of... Read allA woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thoug... Read allA woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is ... Read all

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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  • Director
    • George Fitzmaurice
  • Writers
    • James Kevin McGuinness(original story)
    • Howard Emmett Rogers(original story)
    • George Harmon Coxe(original story)
  • Stars
    • Melvyn Douglas
    • Virginia Bruce
    • Warren William
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  • Director
    • George Fitzmaurice
  • Writers
    • James Kevin McGuinness(original story)
    • Howard Emmett Rogers(original story)
    • George Harmon Coxe(original story)
  • Stars
    • Melvyn Douglas
    • Virginia Bruce
    • Warren William
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 11User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Melvyn Douglas and Virginia Bruce in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, and Warren William in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Melvyn Douglas and Virginia Bruce in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Virginia Bruce, John Halliday, and Monty Woolley in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Melvyn Douglas and Virginia Bruce in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, and Warren William in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, John Halliday, and Warren William in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)
    Melvyn Douglas and Virginia Bruce in Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)

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    Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas
    • Rene Farrandas Rene Farrand
    Virginia Bruce
    Virginia Bruce
    • Lorraine de Grissacas Lorraine de Grissac
    Warren William
    Warren William
    • Steve Emersonas Steve Emerson
    John Halliday
    John Halliday
    • Count de Grissacas Count de Grissac
    Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton
    • Joe Doyleas Joe Doyle
    Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley
    • Georges Bouchetas Georges Bouchet
    E.E. Clive
    E.E. Clive
    • Alfas Alf
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Prefect of Policeas Prefect of Police
    Rollo Lloyd
    Rollo Lloyd
    • Duvalas Duval
    Vladimir Sokoloff
    Vladimir Sokoloff
    • Ivan Pavloffas Ivan Pavloff
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Le Marchandas Le Marchand
    • (as Ien Wulf)
    Tully Marshall
    Tully Marshall
    • Monelleas Monelle
    Jonathan Hale
    Jonathan Hale
    • F.B.I. Special Agentas F.B.I. Special Agent
    King Baggot
    King Baggot
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • (uncredited)
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Sidney Bracey
    Sidney Bracey
    • Squad Car Driveras Squad Car Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Egon Brecher
    • Vasseuras Vasseur
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Fitzmaurice
    • Writers
      • James Kevin McGuinness(original story) (screenplay)
      • Howard Emmett Rogers(original story) (screenplay)
      • George Harmon Coxe(original story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is an American, a former F.B.I. sleuth turned private eye by the name of Steve Emerson. Steve not only suspects Farrand of being Lupin but when someone attempts to steal a precious emerald necklace from Lorraine's uncle, Count de Brissac, he is persuaded Lupin is the culprit. Is Emerson right or wrong? Which of the two men will win over Lorraine's heart? —Guy Bellinger
    • arsene lupin character
    • three word title
    • fbi federal bureau of investigation
    • necklace
    • jewel thief
    • 29 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Romance races with mystery...as Arsene Lupin and an American G-Man match wits...to win a girl...and solve a double murder! (Print Ad- Poughkeepsie Eagle-News, ((Poughkeepsie NY)) 7 March 1938)
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Steve quits his job as a G-man and goes to work for an insurance company, for what he says is $20,000 per year, that would be the equivalent salary of almost $340,000 in 2015.
    • Goofs
      When Steve goes into his boss's office to resign from his G-man's job, the door oddly has no door frame as the camera follows him past a coat rack and a water cooler. A very unusual set construction and shooting technique to show a character passing from one room to the other. This may also reveal the budget constraints of the picture - at least in regards to set construction.
    • Quotes

      Lorraine de Grissac: Now I know you really missed me when I was away.

      Rene Farrand: Missed you? I'll have you know I took shower baths in my own tears.

      [Lorraine laughs]

    • Connections
      Follows Arsène Lupin (1932)
    • Soundtracks
      Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major Opus 9
      (1830-1) (uncredited)

      Written by Frédéric Chopin

      Played on piano by Melvyn Douglas

    User reviews11

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Smoothly played but uneven mystery is disappointing...
    MELVYN DOUGLAS is debonair, WARREN WILLIAM is clever and sophisticated, and VIRGINIA BRUCE is decorative but bland as a lovely blonde, but ARSENE LUPIN RETURNS is pretty much a replay of the original film "Arsene Lupin" with little variation in plot and theme.

    The supporting cast includes such dependable actors as GEORGE ZUCCO and MONTY WOOLLEY, but the story never becomes more than a routine mystery with overtones of comedy, despite the handsome MGM production values.

    It's interesting mainly to see how Douglas will evade detection as the police close in on the man suspected of being the jewel thief whose theft of a precious emerald from a safe has them on his heels, just waiting for a chance to catch him in the act. The plot takes an unexpected twist when a cast member who is the least of the suspects, turns out to be the man responsible for murder and theft.

    Overall effect is that it's a watchable film, mainly because of the cast, but it's a forgettable item as a mystery.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La vuelta de Arsenio Lupin
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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