The Thief (1952 film)

The Thief
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRussell Rouse
Screenplay byClarence Greene
Russell Rouse
Produced byClarence Greene
StarringRay Milland
CinematographySam Leavitt
Edited byChester W. Schaeffer
Music byHerschel Burke Gilbert
Production
companies
Harry Popkin Productions
Fran Productions
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release dates
  • October 10, 1952 (1952-10-10) (United States)
  • October 15, 1952 (1952-10-15) (New York City)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
Box office$1 million[1]

The Thief is a 1952 American film noir crime film directed by Russell Rouse and starring Ray Milland. The film is noted for having no spoken dialogue; the only verbal communication present in the film is represented through closeup shots of two telegrams.[2]

  1. ^ 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953
  2. ^ The Thief at the TCM Movie Database.