A Burglar to the Rescue (1931)
"THE SHADOW" DETECTIVE STORIES
He is working on the books to cover his crimes, when a visitor arrives with a gun. In the conversation that ensues, it is revealed that the visitor is an escaped convict that was a former employee of the bank. He was railroaded to prison to cover the crooked banker's crime. As with other entries in this series, there is a shadow projected every so often with a voice forecasting what is to come.
Director: George Cochrane
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: September 7, 1931
Cast
- Thurston Hall - The Banker, Steve Corley
- Charlotte Wynters - The Girl, Marian
- Frank Shannon - The Burglar, Holtz aka Jack Dunning
- Arthur Aylesworth - The Detective, Andy Hurley
- Frank Readick - The Shadow (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Production: Bryan Foy Productions, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
bank, whiskey
More Films by Director: George Cochrane
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Burglar to the Rescue about?
- He is working on the books to cover his crimes, when a visitor arrives with a gun. In the conversation that ensues, it is revealed that the visitor is an escaped convict that was a former employee of the bank. He was railroaded to prison to cover the crooked banker's crime. As with other entries in this series, there is a shadow projected every so often with a voice forecasting what is to come.
- Who directed A Burglar to the Rescue?
- A Burglar to the Rescue was directed by George Cochrane.
- Who stars in A Burglar to the Rescue?
- A Burglar to the Rescue stars Thurston Hall, Charlotte Wynters, Frank Shannon, Arthur Aylesworth, Frank Readick.
- How long is A Burglar to the Rescue?
- A Burglar to the Rescue has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is A Burglar to the Rescue?
- A Burglar to the Rescue is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was A Burglar to the Rescue produced?
- A Burglar to the Rescue was produced in United States of America.