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A group of thugs tries to steal the cursed title gem from a jeweler who has been hired to cut it into small, saleable pieces.
A detective investigates a series of jewel thefts linked to a mysterious "Devil Diamond". The case becomes complicated when a young woman gets caught in the middle of the escalating danger.
This film is a relatively obscure B-movie from the era, and contemporary reviews are scarce. Its primary appeal lies in its early exploration of crime and mystery tropes that would become more prominent in later film noir.
Early example of crime and mystery elements.
Lacks significant critical commentary due to its B-movie status.
Offers a glimpse into the genre's development.
Google audience: As an older and less widely distributed film, specific Google user reviews are not readily available. Its historical context as a B-movie crime drama is its main point of interest.
William Nigh, the director, also had a career as an actor, appearing in numerous silent films before transitioning to directing.
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There is something of the soap opera to this breezy, semi-comic, story of jewel thievery. The eponymous stone, reputedly cursed throughout history, is the object for a gang of crooks who must obtain it before it's new owner cuts it up and s...