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Still from The Last of Mrs. Cheyney — The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) — Richard BoleslawskiPhotographed by George J. Folsey

Poster for The Last of Mrs. Cheyney

Richard Boleslawski

The Last of Mrs. Cheyney

English / 1937 / 1h 38m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.23/5·1.3K ratings·333 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A chic American jewel thief falls in love with one of her marks, an English lord.

Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 63
Included in
Starring Joan Crawford
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Boleslawski

WriterLeon Gordon, Samson Raphaelson, Monckton Hoffe

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

ComposerWilliam Axt

EditorFrank Sullivan

ProducerLawrence Weingarten, Irving Thalberg

Cast

Joan Crawfordas Mrs. Fay Cheyney

William Powellas Charles

Robert Montgomeryas Lord Arthur Dilling

Frank Morganas Lord Francis Kelton

Jessie Ralphas The Duchess of Ebley

Nigel Bruceas Lord Willie Winton

Colleen Clareas Joan

Benita Humeas Lady Kitty Winton

Ralph Forbesas Cousin John Clayborn

Aileen Pringleas Lady Maria Frinton

Melville Cooperas William

Leonard Careyas Ames

Sara Hadenas Anna

Lumsden Hareas Inspector Witherspoon

Wallis Clarkas George

Barnett Parkeras Purser

William Baileyas Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Wilson Bengeas Butler (uncredited)

Thomas Braidonas Head Steward (uncredited)

Robert Coryas Deck Steward (uncredited)

The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) | Criteria