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The Burglar

  • 19571957
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.8K
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Jayne Mansfield in The Burglar (1957)
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DramaFilm-NoirThriller
Dan Duryea and his cronies rob a fake spiritualist and then take it on the lam to Atlantic City.Dan Duryea and his cronies rob a fake spiritualist and then take it on the lam to Atlantic City.Dan Duryea and his cronies rob a fake spiritualist and then take it on the lam to Atlantic City.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.8K
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    • Paul Wendkos
    • David Goodis(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dan Duryea
    • Jayne Mansfield
    • Martha Vickers
    • Paul Wendkos
    • David Goodis(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dan Duryea
    • Jayne Mansfield
    • Martha Vickers
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    Jayne Mansfield in The Burglar (1957)
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    Dan Duryea and Martha Vickers in The Burglar (1957)
    Martha Vickers in The Burglar (1957)
    Jayne Mansfield in The Burglar (1957)
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    Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea
    • Nat Harbin
    Jayne Mansfield
    Jayne Mansfield
    • Gladden
    Martha Vickers
    Martha Vickers
    • Della
    Peter Capell
    Peter Capell
    • Baylock
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    • Dohmer
    Wendell K. Phillips
    • Police Captain
    • (as Wendell Phillips)
    Phoebe Mackay
    • Sister Sara
    Stewart Bradley
    • Charlie
    Frank Orrison
    • Person
    Sam Elber
    • Gerald
    Ned Carey
    • Person
    John Boyd
    • Person
    Michael Rich
    • Person
    George Kane
    • Person
    Sam Cresson
    • Person
    Ruth Burnat
    • Person
    John Facenda
    • John Facenda
    Frank Hall
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      • Paul Wendkos
      • David Goodis(screenplay) (novel)
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in the summer of 1955 but not released until 1957, in order to cash in on the sudden fame of Jayne Mansfield.
    • Goofs
      The 1951 Chevy driven by Nat Harbin is described as "light gray" over the police radio and in the teletype voice-over, yet the description on the teletype reads that the car is "green."
    • Quotes

      Della: What's your name?

      Nat Harbin: Nathaniel... Say, what is this? What do you want?

      Della: Basically - basically, I'm out to find myself a man. Wait for me outside.

      Nat Harbin: Are you kidding?

      Della: No. No, Nathaniel, I'm not kidding.

      Nat Harbin: Well, that's tough on you. Sorry, no sale.

      Della: [slaps Nat] Just to let you know, I'm - not selling anything.

    • Crazy credits
      All credits are in lower case, including title card, cast list, crew names and occupations, and "the end".
    • Connections
      Featured in Jayne Mansfield: La tragédie d'une blonde (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      You Are Mine
      Vocal by Vince Carson
      Music and Lyrics by Bob Marcucchi and Pete DeAngelo
      [Gladden and Charlie dance to the song at the club in Atlantic City]

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    My Dad, William G. Wilson (not sure if you list him as Bob) filmed many of the shots in the Burglar. I remember seeing it with my folks. Dad also had the bit part as the TV director who says "You're On..." to newscaster John Facenda. Facenda, a Philadelphia legend, is best known as the voice of NFL Films which was born in Philadelphia. Strangely, Lou Kellman created TeleSports Digest which covered college and pro football (as well as other sports) before NFL Films. It's sad when when one searches for this film you get Whoopie's title. This film is fun to watch and my VHS is almost dead. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows where to get a legit copy. Thanks Bill Wilson
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    • Release date
      • June 1957 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Brigantine, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Samson Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
      • Black and White

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