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Arsène Lupin Returns (1938)

Movie ★ 6.3 81 min

Mystery

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?

George Fitzmaurice Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 25, 1938
Runtime
81 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0029884
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Themes

Cast

Melvyn Douglas Melvyn Douglas Rene Farrand aka Arsene Lupin Virginia Bruce Virginia Bruce Lorraine de Grissac Warren William Warren William Steve Emerson John Halliday John Halliday Count de Grissac Nat Pendleton Nat Pendleton Joe Doyle Monty Woolley Monty Woolley Georges Bouchet E. E. Clive E. E. Clive Alf George Zucco George Zucco Prefect of Police Rollo Lloyd Rollo Lloyd Duval Vladimir Sokoloff Vladimir Sokoloff Ivan Pavloff Ian Wolfe Ian Wolfe A. Le Marchand - Detective (as Ien Wulf) Tully Marshall Tully Marshall Monelle Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale F.B.I. Special Agent George Davis George Davis Guard at Dock (uncredited) King Baggot King Baggot Detective (uncredited) William Bailey William Bailey Detective (uncredited) Edward Biby Party Guest (uncredited) Sidney Bracey Sidney Bracey Squad Car Driver (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arsène Lupin Returns about?
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?
Who directed Arsène Lupin Returns?
Arsène Lupin Returns was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in Arsène Lupin Returns?
Arsène Lupin Returns stars Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, Warren William, John Halliday.
When was Arsène Lupin Returns released?
Arsène Lupin Returns is a 1938 mystery film.
Where can I watch Arsène Lupin Returns?
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