Diamond Handcuffs(1928)
Diamond Handcuffs Synopsis
In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.
Diamond Handcuffs (1928) is a drama film directed by John P. McCarthy, released on May 5, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Eleanor Boardman, Lawrence Gray, Sam Hardy and Gwen Lee. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John P. McCarthy
- Writers:
- Willis Goldbeck, Bradley King
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Sharp
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Diamond Handcuffs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eleanor Boardman
as Tillie
Lawrence Gray
as Larry
Sam Hardy
as Spike
Gwen Lee
as Cecile
Lena Malena
as Musa
Conrad Nagel
as John
John Roche
as Jerry Fontaine
Charles Stevens
as Niambo
Onest Conley
as Native Dancer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John P. McCarthy, written by Willis Goldbeck and Bradley King.
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Diamond Handcuffs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Diamond Handcuffs – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Diamond Handcuffs?
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The main cast of Diamond Handcuffs (1928) includes Eleanor Boardman, Lawrence Gray, Sam Hardy, Gwen Lee and Lena Malena. The film was directed by John P. McCarthy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Diamond Handcuffs released?
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Diamond Handcuffs was released on May 5, 1928 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Diamond Handcuffs worth watching?
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Diamond Handcuffs (1928) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.