United States / May 05, 1928
1h 10min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Stevens | Niambo |
| Onest Conley | Native Dancer (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Diamond Handcuffs |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | 5 maggio 1928 |
| Writer | Willis Goldbeck, Bradley King |
| Editing | Sam Zimbalist |
| Cinematography | Henry Sharp |
| Assistant directors | John P. McCarthy |
| Camera operators | Henry Sharp |
| Additional photography | Henry Sharp |
| Production design | Alexander Toluboff |
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| Art direction | Alexander Toluboff |
| Set decoration | Alexander Toluboff |
| Costume design | David Cox |
| Makeup | David Cox |
| Hairstyling | David Cox |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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