The Burglar (1957)

  • NR
  • 06/01/1957 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 30m

A trail of perfume... and violence!

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.

Paul Wendkos

Director

David Goodis

Screenplay, Novel

Cast

Dan Duryea's headshot

Dan Duryea

Nat Harbin
Jayne Mansfield's headshot

Jayne Mansfield

Gladden
Martha Vickers's headshot

Martha Vickers

Della
Peter Capell's headshot

Peter Capell

Baylock
Mickey Shaughnessy's headshot

Mickey Shaughnessy

Dohmer
Wendell K. Phillips's headshot

Wendell K. Phillips

Police Captain
Phoebe Mackay's headshot

Phoebe Mackay

Sister Sara
Stewart Bradley's headshot

Stewart Bradley

Charlie

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