
The Burglar
1957 · Movie · NR · 90 min · ★ 5.7
Burglar Nat Harbin and his two associates set their sights on wealthy spiritualist Sister Sarah, who has inherited a fortune -- including a renowned emerald necklace -- from a Philadelphia financier. Using Nat's female ward, Gladden, to pose as an admirer and case the mansion where the woman lives, they set up a perfect break-in. Things get complicated afterwards.
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Details
- Years
- 1957
- Release date
- 1957-06-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 90 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (36 votes)
Themes
- burglar
- film noir
Cast & crew

Dan Duryea
as Nat Harbin

Jayne Mansfield
as Gladden

Martha Vickers
as Della

Peter Capell
as Baylock

Mickey Shaughnessy
as Dohmer
- WP
Wendell K. Phillips
as Police Captain
- PM
Phoebe Mackay
as Sister Sara
- SB
Stewart Bradley
as Charlie
- JF
John Facenda
as News Commentator
- SE
Sam Elber
as Person
Directed by Paul Wendkos