The read
Critics rate it 35 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 35 points higher than audiences do.
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- David GoodisScreenplay
- Sol KaplanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dan DuryeaNat Harbin
- Jayne MansfieldGladden
- Martha VickersDella
- Peter CapellBaylock
- Mickey ShaughnessyDohmer
- Wendell K. PhillipsPolice Captain
- Phoebe MackaySister Sara
- Stewart BradleyCharlie
- John FacendaNews Commentator
- Sam ElberPerson
- Frank HallNews Reporter
- Steve AllisonState Trooper
Stills
Themes
burglarfilm noir