The Burglar
“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.
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The Burglar (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-21
Top Cast
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Dan Duryea
Nat Harbin
Jayne Mansfield
Gladden
Martha Vickers
Della
Peter Capell
Baylock
Mickey Shaughnessy
Dohmer
Wendell K. Phillips
Police Captain
Phoebe Mackay
Sister Sara
Stewart Bradley
Charlie
John Facenda
News Commentator
Sam Elber
Person
Frank Hall
News Reporter
Steve Allison
State Trooper
Richard Emery
Harbin as a Child
Andrea McLaughlin
Gladden as a Child
Bob Wilson
Newsreel Narrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- David Goodis
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- The Burglar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $90K
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
David Goodis
Sol Kaplan
Don Malkames
Herta Horn, Paul Wendkos
Louis W. Kellman
Department Leadership Roster
David Goodis
Screenplay
Herta Horn
Editor
Louis W. Kellman
Producer
Don Malkames
Director of Photography
Paul Wendkos
Director
Paul Wendkos
Editor
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burglar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Burglar?
The Burglar was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in The Burglar?
The principal cast of The Burglar includes Dan Duryea, Jayne Mansfield, Martha Vickers, Peter Capell, Mickey Shaughnessy.
When was The Burglar released and how long is it?
The Burglar was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Burglar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Burglar was composed by Sol Kaplan.
Is The Burglar based on a book or true story?
The Burglar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Goodis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Burglar?
The Burglar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).