

Alias French Gertie
1930-04-20 · 66 min · ★ 6.2
A safecracker poses as a French maid in order to gain access to wealthy homes. In the midst of a nocturnal search for a cache of valuables, she is interrupted by another safecracker. Narrowly escaping arrest, they decide to pool their talents, but she gets the urge to reform and encourages him to do the same.
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- Directors
- George Archainbaud
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bebe DanielsGertie Jones
Ben LyonJimmy Hartigan
Robert Emmett O'ConnorDetective Kelcey
Daisy BelmoreMrs. Matson
John InceWilliam Matson
Maude Turner GordonMrs. Barton
Nella WalkerMorton's Wife
Charles GiblynMorton
Eddy ChandlerMotorcycle Cop
Charles K. FrenchAppelgetzer
Robert HomansPrison Warden
Arthur HousmanBert
Frank MillsCabibe
Harry TenbrookMarty
Adele WatsonMs. JenksTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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