The Peterville Diamond (1943)
1h 25min | Comedy, Drama | 11 January 1943 (UK)
A bored and ignored wife tries to get her executive husband's attention by buying the extravagant Peterville Diamond, but she gets mixed up with a jewel thief.
Director: Walter Forde
Writers: Ladislas Fodor (play) (as Laszlo Fodor), Gordon Wellesley (adaptation)
Stars: Anne Crawford, Donald Stewart, Renee Houston
1h 25min | Comedy, Drama | 11 January 1943 (UK)
A bored and ignored wife tries to get her executive husband's attention by buying the extravagant Peterville Diamond, but she gets mixed up with a jewel thief.
Director: Walter Forde
Writers: Ladislas Fodor (play) (as Laszlo Fodor), Gordon Wellesley (adaptation)
Stars: Anne Crawford, Donald Stewart, Renee Houston
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00:00Well, kindly open those cases.
00:08Hide the ring before he sees it.
00:11He's got nerve enough for anything.
00:13Yes, that's what I admire.
00:18But charming.
00:20You like it?
00:21I'll take it.
00:26Exquisite.
00:28You like it?
00:29I'll take it.
00:34Now, that's very disappointing, Louis.
00:38You see what I mean, madam? The matching is only second rate.
00:41Yes, I know, but the general effect is delightful.
00:44You think so?
00:46Then I'll take it.
00:51Empty that and we'll put this stuff in there.
00:53I refuse.
00:54Refuse?
00:55Well, I protest.
00:56Quickly!
01:04Yes, it's not bad.
01:05It's not good.
01:06What have you got in there?
01:12That's rather beautiful.
01:18Pack them in there.
01:19Please do not take these jewels.
01:21Take anything else you like in the shop, but not these, please.
01:24I'm sorry, Louis. I know what I want and I must have it.
01:30We are now going to the strongroom.
01:32It's a waste of time.
01:33We shall see.
01:34We are all going to the strongroom and Louis will lead the way.
01:38We are all going.
01:42I refuse.
01:43I congratulate you on the charming way you refuse,
01:46but unfortunately I must insist.
01:48Please.
01:52Joseph.
02:00Open up the treasure house, Louis.
02:02What can I do?
02:03Evidently very little.
02:04I shall see the chief of police about this.
02:06And now will you please step inside.
02:15I think we can't spare the time to thoroughly investigate this place.
02:18However, I happen to know there's a little of value here.
02:20The rockstein emeralds, the bourbon tiara,
02:24that much borne piece of art.
02:26Now, there is something worthwhile.
02:30The Peterbilt diamond.
02:32Of course.
02:33That's why you're all here.
02:36Enchanting.
02:37Do you mind stepping just outside?
02:39Keep inside.
02:40I think you will.
02:43Why, you swine.
02:44Business before pleasure and pearls before swine.
02:50You can't do that.
02:51You can't do that.
02:52Bye, and thank you very much.