Once a Thief (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, Once a Thief is a crime and romance film directed by George Pearson, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Down on his luck inventor Roger (John Stuart) "borrows" some money from a handbag he finds but things go wrong when a necklace from the bag goes missing.
Who’s in it. Once a Thief stars John Stuart as Roger Drummond, Derek Gorst as George Marston, Frederick Culley as Sir John Chirwin and Nancy Burne as Marion Ashley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Once a Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once a Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once a Thief (1935)?
- In US, Once a Thief is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once a Thief worth watching?
- Once a Thief holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once a Thief?
- Once a Thief stars John Stuart, Derek Gorst, Frederick Culley, Nancy Burne and Lewis Shaw.
- When was Once a Thief released?
- Once a Thief was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.