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The Burglar (1957)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1957 Wide

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Professional burglar Nat Harbin (Dan Duryea) and his two associates, Baylock (Peter Capell) and Dohmer (Mickey Shaughnessy), set their sights on wealthy spiritualist Sister Sarah (Phoebe Mackay), who has inherited a fortune -- including a renowned emerald necklace -- from a Philadelphia financier. Using Nat's female ward, Gladden (Jayne Mansfield), to pose as an admirer and case the mansion where the woman lives, they set up what looks like a perfect break-in; even when Nat's car is spotted by a

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Paul Wendkos

Written By: David Goodis

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1957 Wide

Cast

Dan Duryea
Nat Harbin
Jayne Mansfield
Gladden
Martha Vickers
Della
Peter Capell
Baylock
Mickey Shaughnessy
Dohmer
Wendell Phillips
Police Captain
Phoebe Mackay
Sister Sara
Stewart Bradley
Charlie
John Facenda
News Commentator
Frank Hall Crane
News Reporter
Steve Allison
State Trooper
Andrea McLaughlin
Gladden as a Child
Michael Rich
Person
Richard Emory
Harbin as a Child
Bob Wilson
Newsreel Narrator

Critic Reviews for The Burglar

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Not the perfect crime, but not a bad movie.

June 13, 2003 Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com

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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone

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The film succeeds as a visual feast...

April 8, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Jayne Mansfield plays a feature role in 1957's "The Burglar." The film has an interesting premise, but I thought the plot dragged at a few points. Let's just say It definitely has its share of slow moments. Not my favorite Mansfield film, but not a bad one either.

October 15, 2007

Sarah Marie

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