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Run Like a Thief
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Run Like a Thief

1954-09-05 · 50 min · Not rated

Drama · TV Movie

Alexander has been a faithful employee of Madame Pollard as maitre d' at her elegant resort. Eager to introduce his protege Rob, things go wrong when his wife Della finds an expensive bracelet lost by Pollard and begs to keep. The police are called and Alexander's dreams of his future begin to crumble.

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Directors
Jeffrey Hayden
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kurt KasznarKurt KasznarAlexander
Gusti HuberGusti HuberDella
James DeanJames DeanRobbie
Barbara O'NeilBarbara O'NeilMadame Pollard
Ward CostelloWard CostelloMr. Wheelock
Eugene WoodMr. Howard
Ellen SouthbrookMrs. Howard
Joseph LeonMaitre D'Hotel
Arnold WaltonBusboy

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