El ladrón de los guantes blancos

When wealthy banker David Henrry receives a disturbing letter, he turns to Tom Carter, an intrepid British lawyer and detective, for help. (Partially lost film.)

Cast

Angelina Navarro

as Ketty Henrry

J. M. Mandillo

as David Henrry

Romualdo García de Paredes

as Tom Carter

Guetón Rodríguez Melo

as Carlos Simpson

Rodolfo Rinaldi

as Hamilton

Antonio E. Varela

as Malcorne

Pedro Rodríguez Bello

as Claret

Carlos Reyes

as Smith (uncredited)

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