The Burglar (1957)
A trail of perfume... and violence!
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.
- Date of release
- 1957-06-01
- TMDB
- 5.7 / 10 (37)
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
Casting
- Dan Duryea — Nat Harbin
- Jayne Mansfield — Gladden
- Martha Vickers — Della
- Peter Capell — Baylock
- Mickey Shaughnessy — Dohmer
- Wendell K. Phillips — Police Captain
- Phoebe Mackay — Sister Sara
- Stewart Bradley — Charlie
- John Facenda — News Commentator
- Sam Elber — Person
- Frank Hall — News Reporter
- Steve Allison — State Trooper
Interesting facts
The Burglar is a 1957 American crime thriller film noir released by Columbia Pictures, based on the 1953 novel of the same name by David Goodis. The picture stars Dan Duryea in the title role and Jayne Mansfield. The movie was the first feature film directed by Paul Wendkos. John Facenda, a well-known Philadelphia sportscaster, is featured as a news anchor in one scene. Much of the film was shot on location in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
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