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The Return of Sophie Lang (1936)

Movie ★ 6.8 65 min

Crime Drama

In order to give up her life of crime and go straight, renowned jewel thief Sophie Lang fakes her own death and retires to London. She soon finds a job as a companion to a wealthy old lady who is also a jewel collector. One day her employer decides to take an ocean trip to the US, taking Sophie with her. She also takes along a $200,000 diamond, which she locks up in the ship's safe. Of course, the diamond is soon stolen from the safe. A reporter also happens to be aboard the ship, and he has had his suspicions about who Sophie really is. Sophie has to find the real thief and recover the jewel before the ship docks in New York, because an investigation could reveal her true identity.

George Archainbaud Director Brian Marlow Writer Patterson McNutt Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 18, 1936
Runtime
65 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0028172
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Cast

Gertrude Michael Gertrude Michael Sophie Lang Guy Standing Guy Standing Max Bernard Ray Milland Ray Milland Jimmy Dawson Elizabeth Patterson Elizabeth Patterson Araminta Sedley Colin Tapley Colin Tapley Larry Paul Harvey Paul Harvey Insp. Parr Garry Owen Garry Owen 'Nosey' Schwartz Don Rowan Don Rowan 'Buttons' McDermott Purnell Pratt Purnell Pratt Thomas Chadwick Ted Oliver Detective #1 James Blaine James Blaine Detective #2

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Return of Sophie Lang about?
In order to give up her life of crime and go straight, renowned jewel thief Sophie Lang fakes her own death and retires to London. She soon finds a job as a companion to a wealthy old lady who is also a jewel collector. One day her employer decides to take an ocean trip to the US, taking Sophie with her. She also takes along a $200,000 diamond, which she locks up in the ship's safe. Of course, the diamond is soon stolen from the safe. A reporter also happens to be aboard the ship, and he has had his suspicions about who Sophie really is. Sophie has to find the real thief and recover the jewel before the ship docks in New York, because an investigation could reveal her true identity.
Who directed The Return of Sophie Lang?
The Return of Sophie Lang was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Return of Sophie Lang?
The Return of Sophie Lang stars Gertrude Michael, Guy Standing, Ray Milland, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was The Return of Sophie Lang released?
The Return of Sophie Lang is a 1936 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Return of Sophie Lang?
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