Once a Thief
"Portrait...of a heel!!!"
Originally released in 1950. Once a Thief is a crime/drama film. directed by W. Lee Wilder. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cesar Romero, June Havoc, and Marie McDonald
Synopsis
A down-on-her-luck San Francisco woman, turning in desperation to jewel robbery, barely escapes getting nabbed in a heist and moves to Los Angeles where she gets an honest job as a waitress. Her troubles start again, however, when she falls madly in love, blind to the fact that her boyfriend is a four-flushing, small-time con man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- W. Lee Wilder Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once a Thief about?
A down-on-her-luck San Francisco woman, turning in desperation to jewel robbery, barely escapes getting nabbed in a heist and moves to Los Angeles where she gets an honest job as a waitress. Her tr...
Who directed Once a Thief?
Once a Thief was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
How long is Once a Thief?
Once a Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Once a Thief released?
Once a Thief was released on July 7, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once a Thief?
The main cast of Once a Thief includes Cesar Romero, June Havoc, Marie McDonald, Lon Chaney Jr., Iris Adrian.