The Solitaire Man

An almost-retired jewel thief plans to marry Helen, his partner in crime. Their plans are shattered when Bascom, a gang member, arrives with a stolen necklace, putting their whole gang at risk.

Cast

Herbert Marshall

as Oliver Lane

Mary Boland

as Mrs. Zelma Hopkins

Lionel Atwill

as Inspector Wallace

May Robson

as Mrs. Vail

Elizabeth Allan

as Helen Hemming

Ralph Forbes

as Bascom

Lucile Gleason

as Mrs. Peabody

Robert McWade

as Mr. Peabody

Jean De Briac

as Henri

Lawrence Grant

as Sir Charles Brewster

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