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The Burglar
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The Burglar

1957-06-01 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Thriller

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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Directors
Paul Wendkos
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 90,000

Top Cast

Dan DuryeaDan DuryeaNat Harbin
Jayne MansfieldJayne MansfieldGladden
Martha VickersMartha VickersDella
Peter CapellPeter CapellBaylock
Mickey ShaughnessyMickey ShaughnessyDohmer
Wendell K. PhillipsPolice Captain
Phoebe MackaySister Sara
Stewart BradleyCharlie
John FacendaNews Commentator
Sam ElberPerson
Frank HallNews Reporter
Steve AllisonState Trooper
Richard EmeryHarbin as a Child
Andrea McLaughlinGladden as a Child
Bob WilsonNewsreel Narrator

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