Arsène Lupin Returns(1938)
THE PERFECT CRIME, almost! Murder to cover a jewel-theft...exposed by G-Men Guns!
Arsène Lupin Returns Synopsis
A woman and a man vying for a woman's affection: the usual love trio? Not quite so since the belle in question is Lorraine de Grissac, a very wealthy and alluring society woman, while one of the two rivals is none other than Arsène Lupin, the notorious jewel thief everybody thought dead, now living under the assumed name of René Farrand. As for the other suitor he is an American, a former F.B.I. sleuth turned private eye by the name of Steve Emerson. Steve not only suspects Farrand of being Lupin but when someone attempts to steal a precious emerald necklace from Lorraine's uncle, Count de Brissac, he is persuaded Lupin is the culprit. Is Emerson right or wrong? Which of the two men will win over Lorraine's heart?
Arsène Lupin Returns (1938) is a mystery film directed by George Fitzmaurice, released on February 25, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, Warren William and John Halliday. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- George Fitzmaurice
- Writers:
- Howard Emmett Rogers, George Harmon Coxe, James Kevin McGuinness
- Producers:
- John W. Considine Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Arsène Lupin Returns Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melvyn Douglas
as Rene Farrand aka Arsene Lupin
Virginia Bruce
as Lorraine de Grissac
Warren William
as Steve Emerson
John Halliday
as Count de Grissac
Nat Pendleton
as Joe Doyle
Monty Woolley
as Georges Bouchet
E. E. Clive
as Alf
George Zucco
as Prefect of Police
Rollo Lloyd
as Duval
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Ivan Pavloff
Ian Wolfe
as A. Le Marchand - Detective (as Ien Wulf)
Tully Marshall
as Monelle
Key crew
Directed by George Fitzmaurice, written by Howard Emmett Rogers, George Harmon Coxe and James Kevin McGuinness, produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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Arsène Lupin Returns Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Arsène Lupin Returns – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Arsène Lupin Returns?
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The main cast of Arsène Lupin Returns (1938) includes Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, Warren William, John Halliday and Nat Pendleton. The film was directed by George Fitzmaurice. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Arsène Lupin Returns released?
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Arsène Lupin Returns was released on February 25, 1938 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Arsène Lupin Returns worth watching?
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Arsène Lupin Returns (1938) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.