The Notorious Sophie Lang

The Notorious Sophie Lang

1934 · 64 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, Crime, Drama

After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.

Directed by Ralph Murphy · Written by Anthony Veiller

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