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David Goodis (source, screenwriter) THE BURGLAR (1957) Photo archive

$950.00

[Los Angeles]: Columbia Pictures, 1957. Set of fifteen (15) Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photos. One has a “Columbia, Stockholm” ink stamp on verso. Near fine.

An eventually heartbreaking film noir from a classic book by David Goodis, which he adapted to the screen. Jayne Mansfield had a rare chance to play a three-dimensional role, and Dan Duryea in turn got a rare chance to portray a sympathetic character.

Photo codes are: @C.P.C. B-1, 2, R2 (without credits), R2 (with credits), 5, R5, 6, 7, 8, R9, 10, R11, R14 (two copies), R16.