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Diamond Handcuffs (1928)

Movie ★ 10.0 70 min

Drama

In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.

Willis Goldbeck Writer John P. McCarthy Director Bradley King Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 5, 1928
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0018833
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Cast

Eleanor Boardman Eleanor Boardman Tillie Lawrence Gray Lawrence Gray Larry Sam Hardy Sam Hardy Spike Gwen Lee Gwen Lee Cecile Lena Malena Lena Malena Musa Conrad Nagel Conrad Nagel John John Roche John Roche Jerry Fontaine Charles Stevens Charles Stevens Niambo Onest Conley Onest Conley Native Dancer (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Diamond Handcuffs about?
In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.
Who directed Diamond Handcuffs?
Diamond Handcuffs was directed by John P. McCarthy.
Who stars in Diamond Handcuffs?
Diamond Handcuffs stars Eleanor Boardman, Lawrence Gray, Sam Hardy, Gwen Lee.
When was Diamond Handcuffs released?
Diamond Handcuffs is a 1928 drama film.
Where can I watch Diamond Handcuffs?
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