More details at The moral of the story is that you probably shouldn't get your code of ethics from a professional thief. The (Almost) Complete Psychotronic Encyclopedia Of Film, Psychotronic Ultimate Guide (as complete as possible). Parked near the mansion, Harbin enters through the upper bedroom window, quickly finding the safe while Sister Sara watches the news downstairs. Gladden is dispatched to case he spiritualist's estate. The Burglar (1957), a sweaty, tawdry pulp crime thriller set in the seedy lower depths of low-rent crooks and raw passions, was released as the classic studio system -- and the era of prime film noir -- was coming to an end. Didn’t think I’d ever give such a low rating to any movie starring Jayne Mansfield, but this poor attempt at a suspenseful noir fully deserves it. Gladden reports back to Harbin about where to find the old woman's wall safe and that the safest time to rob it is when Sister Sara is absorbed in the evening television newscast. The Cat Burglar Cast and Crew ""The Cat" Defies Spy Ring!" It was also the first R-rated and live-action production from the Canadian animation company Nelvana.. A lot of bickering between the thieves for instance. Posing as a devotee of the group's work, the young woman is invited by Sister Sara to stay for lunch and dinner. When Harbin goes back to the shack, Gladden finds the jewels and hides them in her own small musical jewel box. But Elle is no petty thief--with just the right combination of smarts, looks, and skills, she can easily stroll through ritzy Be Crime doesn’t pay, even if you’re a dirty cop. Genres: Film noir, Melodrama, Thriller, Crime. The Burglar. All Columbia Noirs go off Criterion Channel on June 30th. Dan Duryea Jayne Mansfield Martha Vickers Peter Capell Mickey Shaughnessy Wendell K. Phillips Phoebe Mackay Stewart Bradley John Facenda Sam Elber Frank Hall Steve Allison Richard Emery Andrea McLaughlin Bob Wilson. A nice little noir written by David Goodis (Dark Passage. It was the first film directed by Wendkos. I remember someone telling me movies from the 50’s (using rebel without a cause as an example) had un-called for and spontaneous hysterical bursts of anger with forceful dramatic music; well that’s exactly what this entire movie is. Using Nat's female ward, Gladden (Jayne Mansfield), to pose as an admirer and case the mansion where the woman lives, they set up a perfect break-in. Report this film. IMDb If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. The story concerns an "organization" of housebreakers, whose criminal ethos prioritizes the lack of guns in their operations. And Jayne Mansfield Va-va-voom!! All things considered, The Burglar is an interesting noir, but not a truly great one. In Gladden's room, Harbin hides the necklace under her pillow after the two quarrel. Addressing the camera, Sister Sara displays an extravagant jeweled necklace that was part of the bequest. Charlie claims that Harbin had thrown the jewels into the ocean, but Della has just arrived and is enraged that he seems to be cutting her out of their deal. From Thomas Perry comes a new thriller about an unlikely burglar--a young woman in her 20s--who realizes she must solve a string of murders, or else become the next victim Elle Stowell is a young woman with an unconventional profession: burglary. Filled with dirty camera angles and suspicious lighting just the way we like our hoodlums to stalk the night. As the newsreel ends, a man (Nat Harbin, played by Dan Dureya) stands up to leave the theater, apparently interested in the jewels.[5][6]. The Burglar begins with a disorientating meta-reveal of the cinema medium then proceeds for the next half hour as a tense heist thriller with the planning and execution of the robbery heavily compacted into a sweat-soaked, nerve-racking sequence. TMDb Including police who have an upside down view of how to catch the bad guy and proper evidence recovery. Keebler of the Burglary unit, Sam Elber as Gerald, burglar who did "it clean", Gladden's father and Nat's, This page was last edited on 15 January 2021, at 08:46. At some points it doesn't move much. Opens with fake newsreel footage to setup the backstory, ends with a shootout in a funhouse - someone has been watching some Orson Welles flicks, methinks. In the meantime, Harbin and the two others change their car's license plates and make their getaway. Could have been one of the most enjoyable noirs I've ever seen, if it wasn't for a somewhat muddled and sometimes repetitive middle part. 1,000 Noir Films: They Shot Dark Pictures, Didn’t They? The picture stars Dan Duryea in the titular role[1] and Jayne Mansfield. I never understood the infatuation a camera had with Jayne Mansfield, especially the hat…. • Dan Duryea as Nathaniel "Nat" Harbin, head of the "organisation" Things get complicated afterwards. Harbin is able to call Gladden at her room just before Charlie can arrive. Cast. It's kind of like a Seijun Suzuki noir but in English and comprehensible. List of American films of 1961; Cat burglar; References It is recommended to switch to…. David Goodis is one of the Minor Prophets of Noir. With Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. It is an awkward film so many random mood swings; it is truly a shame how the talent of the legendary type cast bad guy Dan Duryea is completely wasted here with such poor dialogue. Shabbily clever camerawork and editing. P.S. I feel like The Burglar does everything right but still is kinda unremarkable. Director. Apparently convinced by his story, the two policemen drive back to their station. Addams Family 226 Cat Addams (03-11-66) CatherineQuind6757. Shoot the Piano Player). As Gladden leaves, Charlie shoots Harbin in the back and he falls down the stairs, where Gladden takes him in her arms. Mobile site. Genres: Film noir, Melodrama, Thriller, Crime. Stepping outside, he sees her with another man, apparently the same faceless man who has been getting close to Gladden, and hears the two conspiring about getting the necklace. The jewels of a snooty spiritual faker attracts all kinds of ill repute. It's a damn tiny film with mostly nuanced performances. Once Della arrives, Harbin reveals that he hid the jewels in Gladden's room, and Charlie heads out, leaving Della to hold a gun on Harbin. Gladden is especially out of place and unhappy, with Dohmer clearly lusting after her. Atmospheric and stylish psycho-noir penned by pulp writer David Goodis and brought to the screen in striking fashion by Paul Wendkos in his feature debut. 25:40. Blaylock wants to leave the country quickly and achieve his dream of a quiet life in Central America. Kinetic, jarring quick cuts, exaggerated to the point of stylization. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Burglar. Baylock. Let me know if you see something missing.…, The Criterion Channel launched on April 8, 2019. Louis W. Kellman. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Retrouvez The Burglar Who Counted The Spoons et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. Wasn't too fond of the way the movie works out the relationship between its two leads either, but the interference of the crooked cop and his lady friend, although…. This means the old version of…, 62 good noirs that didn't have many fans on mubi (where I first made this list), so noirs that perhaps…, Justin Hullinger 3,162 films 848 32 Edit, UPDATE 7/8/2018: It's been a while since I checked on this list, and I'm happy to see that a lot…, Missing:  Tell Them Johnny Wadd Was Here (1976) The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1976) The Jade Pussycat (1977) China Cat…, I recently acquired copies of both Michael Weldon's Psychotronic Encyclopedia and Psychotronic Video Guide and this list is all films…, NOTE: There is a new and improved version of this list currently being compiled. As Harbin works on the safe with a muted drill, he is signaled that he is needed outside. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion When Gladden takes the train to Atlantic City, she is followed by a man whose face we cannot see. White as Leo Joseph (as Will White) Gene Roth as Pete; Bruno VeSota as Muskie; Billie Bird as Mrs. Prattle; Tommy Ivo as Willie Prattle; See also. 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