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.
Directed by Paul Wendkos
burglar
film noir
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Cast
Dan Duryea
Nat Harbin
Jayne Mansfield
Gladden
Martha Vickers
Della
Peter Capell
Baylock
Mickey Shaughnessy
Dohmer
Crew
Paul Wendkos
Director
David Goodis
Screenplay
Paul Wendkos
Editor
David Goodis
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3 reviews
lydia
6.0★ · 02/07/25
not a particularly standout plot but i really enjoyed wendkos’ direction. the first and third acts were the strongest.
not a particularly standout plot but i really enjoyed wendkos’ direction. the first and third acts were the strongest.