The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
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NR 1937 · 98 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Drama
A chic American jewel thief falls in love with one of her marks, an English lord.
Directed by Richard Boleslawski · Written by Leon Gordon
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Joan Crawford Mrs. Fay Cheyney -
William Powell Charles -
Robert Montgomery Lord Arthur Dilling -
Frank Morgan Lord Francis Kelton -
Jessie Ralph The Duchess of Ebley -
Nigel Bruce Lord Willie Winton -
Colleen Clare Joan -
Benita Hume Lady Kitty Winton -
Ralph Forbes Cousin John Clayborn -
Aileen Pringle Lady Maria Frinton -
Melville Cooper William -
Leonard Carey Ames
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