The Thief (1952)
First screened in August 2013
Director: Russell Rouse. Cast: Ray Milland, Martin Gabel, Harry Bronson, Rita Gam, Rita Vale, John McKutcheon, Rex O'Malley, John Conlin. Screenplay: Clarence Greene and Russell Rouse.
Twitter Capsule: Natty, Lady of the Lake-type gimmick pic. Atmospheric suspense, but omitting dialogue doesn't itself induce pure cinema.

Photo © 1952 United Artists/Harry Popkin Productions
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B–


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Original Score: Herschel Burke Gilbert

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Picture (Drama)
Best Actor (Drama): Ray Milland
Best Screenplay: Clarence Greene & Russell Rouse
Best Cinematography (Black & White): Sam Leavitt
Most Promising Newcomer (Female): Rita Gam

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