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  • Once a Thief (1950)
  • Approved
    88 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Once a Thief (1950)
Approved
88 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

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 ...See moreA 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. Written by Doug Sederberg See less
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Director
Writers
Richard S. Conway (screenplay) | Max Kolpé (based on a story by) (as Max Colpet) | Hans Wilhelm (based on a story by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
William H. Clothier (photography)
Production Designer
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Updated Jul 7, 1950

Release date
Jul 7, 1950 (United States)

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33 cast members
Name Known for
Cesar Romero
Mitch Moore Mitch Moore   See fewer
June Havoc
Margie Foster Margie Foster   See fewer
Lon Chaney Jr.
Gus (as Lon Chaney) Gus (as Lon Chaney)   See fewer
Jack Daly
Eddie Eddie   See fewer
Ann Tyrrell
Dr. Borden Dr. Borden   See fewer
Michael Mark
Milton Milton   See fewer
Dana Broccoli
Jane (as Dana Wilson) Jane (as Dana Wilson)   See fewer
Bill Baldwin
Bondsman Bondsman   See fewer
Frances Blumfeld
Lt. Francis Blumfield (as Lieutenant Frances Blumfeld) Lt. Francis Blumfield (as Lieutenant Frances Blumfeld)   See fewer
Gwendolyn Dusuau
Deputy Gwendolyn Dusuau (as Deputy Gwendolyn Dusuau) Deputy Gwendolyn Dusuau (as Deputy Gwendolyn Dusuau)   See fewer
John P. Battema
Chaplain John P. Battema (as Chaplain John P. Battema) Chaplain John P. Battema (as Chaplain John P. Battema)   See fewer
Doris Mack
Deputy Doris Mack (as Deputy Doris Mack) Deputy Doris Mack (as Deputy Doris Mack)   See fewer
Irma Kunow
Deputy Irma Kunow (as Deputy Irma Kunow) Deputy Irma Kunow (as Deputy Irma Kunow)   See fewer
Lloyd C. Smith
Officer Lloyd C. Smith (as Officer Lloyd C. Smith) Officer Lloyd C. Smith (as Officer Lloyd C. Smith)   See fewer
Ruth Moore
Police Sergeant Ruth Moore (as Sergeant Ruth Moore) Police Sergeant Ruth Moore (as Sergeant Ruth Moore)   See fewer
Leauta Larsen
Deputy Leauta Larsen (as Deputy Leauta Larsen) Deputy Leauta Larsen (as Deputy Leauta Larsen)   See fewer
Fred Aldrich
Police Squad Car Driver (uncredited) Police Squad Car Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Arnold
Ollie (uncredited) Ollie (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Bartell
Jeweler (uncredited) Jeweler (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Dunne
Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited) Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Clark Howat
Police Detective (uncredited) Police Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph Jefferson
Crime Lab Officer (uncredited) Crime Lab Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Kelsey
Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenner G. Kemp
Police Detective (uncredited) Police Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Mathew McCue
Morgue Attendant (uncredited) Morgue Attendant (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank McLure
Passerby on Street (uncredited) Passerby on Street (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Ploski
Restaurant Kitchen Worker (uncredited) Restaurant Kitchen Worker (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Reitzen
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeffrey Sayre
Pawn Shop Employee (uncredited) Pawn Shop Employee (uncredited)   See fewer
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