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Diamond Handcuffs

1928 · 70 min Drama

In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.

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Year 1928
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director John P. McCarthy
Runtime 70 min.

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Diamond Handcuffs is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1928. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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