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Larceny

  • 19481948
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
526
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POPULARITY
26,646
1,697
Larceny (1948)
CrimeDramaFilm-Noir
A con man sets out to swindle a widow out of the money she's received to build a memorial to her war-hero husband, but winds up falling in love with her instead.A con man sets out to swindle a widow out of the money she's received to build a memorial to her war-hero husband, but winds up falling in love with her instead.A con man sets out to swindle a widow out of the money she's received to build a memorial to her war-hero husband, but winds up falling in love with her instead.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
526
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
26,646
1,697
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • George Sherman
    • Writers
      • Herb Margolis(screenplay)
      • Lou Morheim(screenplay)
      • William Bowers(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • John Payne
      • Joan Caulfield
      • Dan Duryea
    Top credits
    • Director
      • George Sherman
    • Writers
      • Herb Margolis(screenplay)
      • Lou Morheim(screenplay)
      • William Bowers(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • John Payne
      • Joan Caulfield
      • Dan Duryea
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    • 15User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    John Payne and Richard Rober in Larceny (1948)
    Joan Caulfield in Larceny (1948)
    Dan Duryea in Larceny (1948)
    Dorothy Hart in Larceny (1948)
    Shelley Winters in Larceny (1948)
    Joan Caulfield in Larceny (1948)
    Joan Caulfield in Larceny (1948)
    John Payne in Larceny (1948)
    Joan Caulfield in Larceny (1948)
    Joan Caulfield in Larceny (1948)
    Dan Duryea in Larceny (1948)
    Patricia Alphin and John Payne in Larceny (1948)

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    John Payne
    John Payne
    • Rick Maxon
    Joan Caulfield
    Joan Caulfield
    • Deborah Owens Clark
    Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea
    • Silky Randall
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Tory
    Dorothy Hart
    Dorothy Hart
    • Madeline
    Richard Rober
    Richard Rober
    • Max
    Dan O'Herlihy
    Dan O'Herlihy
    • Duke
    Nicholas Joy
    Nicholas Joy
    • Walter Vanderline
    Percy Helton
    Percy Helton
    • Charlie Jordan
    Walter Greaza
    • Mr. Owens
    Patricia Alphin
    Patricia Alphin
    • Waitress
    Harry Antrim
    Harry Antrim
    • Mr. McNulty
    Russ Conway
    Russ Conway
    • Detective
    Paul Brinegar
    Paul Brinegar
    • Mechanic
    Don Wilson
    Don Wilson
    • Master of Ceremonies
    Bess Flowers
    Bess Flowers
    • Party Guest
    Johnny Carpenter
    • Bidder
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Challis
    • Maid
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Sherman
    • Writers
      • Herb Margolis(screenplay)
      • Lou Morheim(screenplay)
      • William Bowers(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on October 11, 1948 with John Payne and Joan Caulfield reprising their film roles.
    • Goofs
      When John Payne is being shown up to his hotel room, one can clearly see the tape on the floor as his marker for the previous shot at the front desk.
    • Quotes

      Tory: Stop twisting my arm! People will think we're married!

    User reviews15

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    7/10
    Money, money, money
    Fraudster Dan Duryea (Silky) heads an operation which includes John Payne (Rick) as his main player. They fleece the wealthy by convincing their targets to raise money for a false project and then disappear with the cash. Their newest mark is war widow Joan Caulfield (Deborah) and it is Payne's task to befriend her and gain her trust. So, off he goes - game on. Added into the mix, Duryea has a brash girlfriend - Shelley Winters (Tory) - who is having an affair with Payne and she is not shy in speaking her mind. Duryea is the jealous type so Payne had better watch himself on this front. All seems to be going well for Payne...

    The main players in this film all give good performances. If you are familiar with the films of Miss Winters you may well guess something about her and you'd be correct. She delivers some great dialogue and is genuinely funny with it towards the end of the film. Payne should definitely have nothing to do with her.

    The film keeps your attention and it is a great way to learn how to fleece the rich. There are some very good pointers and important rules of psychological engagement that are set out. After watching this, you may well feel rather accomplished in this field. But do you have the heart to carry out this type of mission? Unfortunately, I don't. And anyway, love conquers all and may well be your downfall. But if you don't have a heart....this film may prove educational.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Betrug
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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