A Burglar to the Rescue
“"THE SHADOW" DETECTIVE STORIES”
Synopsis
He is working on the books to cover his crimes, when a visitor arrives with a gun. In the conversation that ensues, it is revealed that the visitor is an escaped convict that was a former employee of the bank. He was railroaded to prison to cover the crooked banker's crime. As with other entries in this series, there is a shadow projected every so often with a voice forecasting what is to come.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cochrane
- Screenplay & Story
- George Cochrane, Herman Landon
- Original Title
- A Burglar to the Rescue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Bryan Foy Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cochrane
George Cochrane, Herman Landon
Stanley Bergerman, Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
George Cochrane
Director
George Cochrane
Writer
Herman Landon
Writer
Stanley Bergerman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Burglar to the Rescue about?
He is working on the books to cover his crimes, when a visitor arrives with a gun. In the conversation that ensues, it is revealed that the visitor is an escaped convict that was a former employee of the bank. He was railroaded to prison to cover the crooked banker's crime. As with other entries in this series, there is a shadow projected every so often with a voice forecasting what is to come.
Who directed A Burglar to the Rescue?
A Burglar to the Rescue was directed by George Cochrane.
Who stars in A Burglar to the Rescue?
The principal cast of A Burglar to the Rescue includes Thurston Hall, Charlotte Wynters, Frank Shannon, Arthur Aylesworth, Frank Readick.
When was A Burglar to the Rescue released and how long is it?
A Burglar to the Rescue was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Burglar to the Rescue?
A Burglar to the Rescue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).