Released in 1948, is an American film noir crime drama directed by George Sherman [12]. While many noir films of the late 1940s were characterized by grim, fatalistic undertones, Larceny is often described as a more breezy and "chatty" entry in the genre, occasionally bordering on a parody of con-artist tropes [3, 8]. Plot Overview

The trade-off between the confidence inspired in a mark and the betrayal of that trust [5].

The question of whether a "bad man" can be saved by the love of a "good woman" [9]. Production & Legacy

Portions of the film were shot on location in Pasadena, Santa Monica, and downtown Hollywood [16].

Exploiting the memory of a "war hero" for financial gain [4].