The Cinema Museum, London

Kennington Talkies Presents Jewel Robbery (1932)

Sun 20 Aug 2017 @ 14:30 · Events

Jewel RobberyJewel Robbery is a 1932 American Pre-Code comedy-mystery film, directed by William Dieterle and starring William Powell and Kay Francis.

Baroness Teri von Horhenfels (Francis) deals with the tedium of her aristocratic life in Vienna with a long line of lovers. Her rich husband, Franz (Henry Kolker), seems not to notice. As she’s just about to end her latest love affair, the baroness gets a much-needed dose of excitement when she becomes the target of a charismatic thief (Powell). After staging a daring jewelry robbery, he makes off with the baroness’s ring – and her heart.

Full supporting programme.

Doors open at 13.30, for a 14.30 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £6.

Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.