The Burglar

1957 | 90 minutes | 5.7 ★ (33)

The Burglar
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    01 June 1957

  • DirectingPaul Wendkos
  • Budget

    $90,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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