The Thief (1952)
First screened in August 2013

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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.

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Twitter Capsule: Natty, Lady of the Lake-type gimmick pic. Atmospheric suspense, but omitting dialogue doesn't itself induce pure cinema.

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Photo © 1952 United Artists/Harry Popkin Productions

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B–

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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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