The Burglar (1957)

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The Burglar on IMDb 6.7/10 722 votes

Released:
1957-06-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Paul Wendkos

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Crime, Thriller, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Dan Duryea
    as
    Nat Harbin
  • Jayne Mansfield
    as
    Gladden
  • Martha Vickers
    as
    Della
  • Peter Capell
    as
    Baylock
  • Mickey Shaughnessy
    as
    Dohmer