Larry 'Hutch' Hutchdale, gentleman thief, is keeping an eye on the newly-arrived Princess Orloff of Russia...and not just because of her curvaceous figure. The woman's jewel necklace is worth a fortune. But her secretary, Natalie Knowles, is secretly a famed cat burglar, and wants the necklace for herself. The two thieves outwit each other at every turn, all the while realizing they're a perfect match. But the star-crossed lovers have a surprise on their hands when they realize the jewels are a fake, and the princess an imposter! Hidden Aces was Charles Hutchison's seventh and final appearance as 'Hutch' Hutchdale, the character he originated in 1921's Hurricane Hutch.
Acting
Hutchison's final turn as Hutch — pure 1920s rogue energy.
Production
Imposter princess plot keeps you guessing who's playing whom.
Director
Howard M. Mitchell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Charles Hutchison's seventh and final appearance as Hutch, ending a six-year run that began with Hurricane Hutch in 1921.
The fake Russian princess trope tapped into 1920s America's fascination with displaced European royalty and Bolshevik intrigue.
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