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The Burglar (1957)

NR · 1957-06-01 · 1h 30m · EN
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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.

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Paul WendkosDirector
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$90K

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Dan DuryeaDan DuryeaNat HarbinJayne MansfieldJayne MansfieldGladdenMartha VickersMartha VickersDellaPeter CapellPeter CapellBaylockMickey ShaughnessyMickey ShaughnessyDohmerWendell K. PhillipsWendell K. PhillipsPolice CaptainPhoebe MackayPhoebe MackaySister SaraStewart BradleyStewart BradleyCharlieJohn FacendaJohn FacendaNews CommentatorSam ElberSam ElberPersonFrank HallFrank HallNews ReporterSteve AllisonSteve AllisonState Trooper

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What is The Burglar about?

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.

How long is The Burglar?

The Burglar has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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