First Offence

First Offence

First Offence

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First Offence

1936

1h 6m

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Crime

Overview

After his father sells his car, an immature playboy steals it back, and gets involved with a gang of professional car thieves. British remake of "Mauvaise graine" (1934).

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11 members

Acting

John Mills

Johnnie Penrose

John Mills

Acting

Lilli Palmer

Jeanette

Lilli Palmer

Acting

Bernard Nedell

The Boss

Bernard Nedell

Acting

Michel André

Michel

Michel André

Acting

H.G. Stoker

Dr. G.E. Penrose

No Image

Acting

Jean Wall

The Zebra

Jean Wall

Acting

Paul Velsa

Peanuts

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Marcel Maupi

Man in Panama Hat

Marcel Maupi

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Judy Kelly

Girl in Garage

Judy Kelly

Acting

Marcel André

Unknown Role

Marcel André

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Georges Malkine

The Secretary

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