The Burglar
A trail of perfume... and violence!
1957 · 1h 30m · N/A
Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Paul Wendkos
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.
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