
The Wish and the Shoplifter
ActionCrimeDrama
Bessie, a beautiful young woman, is tired of having her wishes deferred. She turns to a life of crime to get what she wants but Bessie's spree may come to an end after Lt. Kirby is assigned to the case.
Director
Robert G. Walker
Writers
Marianne Mosner, Francis Rosenwald
Stars
George Raft, Dorothy Adams, William Fawcett
Release Date
May 1, 1953
Language
English
🎭 Top Cast

George Raft
as Police Lt. George Kirby

Dorothy Adams
as Miss Avery

William Fawcett
as Mr. Bakewell
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Douglas Henderson
as Sgt. Dunlap

Mary Ellen Kay
as Bessie
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Sydney Mason
as Mr. Stearns

Mary Young
as Mrs. Greentree
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production
Cosman Productions
🎯 Categories
ActionCrimeDrama
📖 Synopsis
Bessie, a beautiful young woman, is tired of having her wishes deferred. She turns to a life of crime to get what she wants but Bessie's spree may come to an end after Lt. Kirby is assigned to the case.