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The Burglar

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The Burglar

A trail of perfume... and violence!

5.6

1h 30m

1957

“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.

Director

Paul Wendkos

Trailer

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Cast & Crew

Dan Duryea

Dan Duryea

as Nat Harbin

Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield

as Gladden

Martha Vickers

Martha Vickers

as Della

Peter Capell

Peter Capell

as Baylock

Mickey Shaughnessy

Mickey Shaughnessy

as Dohmer

Wendell K. Phillips

as Police Captain

Phoebe Mackay

as Sister Sara

Stewart Bradley

as Charlie

John Facenda

as News Commentator

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