A Burglar to the Rescue(1931)
"THE SHADOW" DETECTIVE STORIES
A Burglar to the Rescue Synopsis
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.
A Burglar to the Rescue (1931) is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by George Cochrane, released on September 7, 1931 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Thurston Hall, Charlotte Wynters, Frank Shannon and Arthur Aylesworth. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- George Cochrane
- Writers:
- Herman Landon, George Cochrane
- Producers:
- Stanley Bergerman
- Production:
- Bryan Foy Productions, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Burglar to the Rescue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thurston Hall
as The Banker, Steve Corley
Charlotte Wynters
as The Girl, Marian
Frank Shannon
as The Burglar, Holtz aka Jack Dunning
Arthur Aylesworth
as The Detective, Andy Hurley
Frank Readick
as The Shadow (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Cochrane, written by Herman Landon and George Cochrane, produced by Stanley Bergerman.
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A Burglar to the Rescue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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A Burglar to the Rescue – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Burglar to the Rescue?
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The main cast of A Burglar to the Rescue (1931) includes Thurston Hall, Charlotte Wynters, Frank Shannon, Arthur Aylesworth and Frank Readick. The film was directed by George Cochrane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Burglar to the Rescue released?
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A Burglar to the Rescue was released on September 7, 1931 and runs for 18m.
Is A Burglar to the Rescue worth watching?
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A Burglar to the Rescue (1931) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.