Crime ·Thriller ·Drama · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 30m

The Burglar

Director

Cast

Dan Duryea as Nat Harbin Jayne Mansfield as Gladden Martha Vickers as Della Peter Capell as Baylock Mickey Shaughnessy as Dohmer Wendell K. Phillips as Police Captain

Crew

Don Malkames — Director of Photography Herta Horn — Editor Paul Wendkos — Editor Sol Kaplan — Original Music Composer David Goodis — Screenplay David Goodis — Novel

Tagline

A trail of perfume... and violence!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

burglar film noir

Key Collaborators

Paul Wendkos Director Don Malkames Director of Photography Herta Horn Editor Paul Wendkos Editor Sol Kaplan Original Music Composer David Goodis Screenplay David Goodis Novel Louis W. Kellman Producer

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