Once a Thief(1950)
Portrait...of a heel!!!
Once a Thief 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.
Once a Thief (1950) is a crime and drama film directed by W. Lee Wilder, released on July 7, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Cesar Romero, June Havoc, Marie McDonald and Lon Chaney Jr.. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- W. Lee Wilder
- Writers:
- Max Kolpé, Richard S. Conway, Hans Wilhelm
- Producers:
- W. Lee Wilder
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Clothier
- Composer:
- Michel Michelet
- Production:
- W. Lee Wilder Productions
- Status:
- Released
Once a Thief (1950) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Once a Thief before you stream it.
Once a Thief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cesar Romero
as Mitch Moore
June Havoc
as Margie Foster
Marie McDonald
as Flo
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Gus (as Lon Chaney)
Iris Adrian
as Pearl
- Jack Daley
Jack Daley
as Eddie
- Marta Mitrovich
Marta Mitrovich
as Nickie
Ann Tyrrell
as Dr. Borden
Michael Mark
as Milton
Kathleen Freeman
as Phoebe
Dana Broccoli
as Jane (as Dana Wilson)
Bill Baldwin
as Bondsman
Key crew
Directed by W. Lee Wilder, written by Max Kolpé, Richard S. Conway and Hans Wilhelm, produced by W. Lee Wilder.
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Once a Thief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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Once a Thief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once a Thief online?
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Once a Thief (1950) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Once a Thief?
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The main cast of Once a Thief (1950) includes Cesar Romero, June Havoc, Marie McDonald, Lon Chaney Jr. and Iris Adrian. The film was directed by W. Lee Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once a Thief released?
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Once a Thief was released on July 7, 1950 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Once a Thief worth watching?
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Once a Thief (1950) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Once a Thief?
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Yes. The official Once a Thief trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.