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The Burglar (1928): The Short Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 4.9 | Dbcult

The Burglar

The Burglar

1928Frank CapraIMDb: 4.9/10

Synopsis

A man accidentally locked out of his house is mistaken for a burglar as he attempts to re-enter the house. The person mistaking him is an actual burglar, thinking that the man is a rival to his score.

Director

Frank Capra

Cast

Billy Gilbert

Irene Allen

Raymond McKee

Raymond McKee

Sunshine Hart

Sunshine Hart

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Why The Burglar (1928) is a weirdly relatable lockout nightmare

You should probably watch The Burglar if you have twenty minutes and a soft spot for guys looking confused in hats. It is perfect for people who find modern comedies too loud and f...

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Filmography

Movies by Frank Capra

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The Ballad of Fisher's Boarding House

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The Power of the Press

The Power of the Press

1928 · IMDb 6.4

The Strong Man

The Strong Man

1926 · IMDb 6.6

Say It with Sables

Say It with Sables

1928 · IMDb 5

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The Burglar

1928

The Burglar

Frank Capra

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ScoreCult MeterScore

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49%Popularity50%

#312Archive Rank#469

'A mala nova

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Eduardo Notari

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The Burglar FAQ

The movie The Burglar was directed by Frank Capra.

The Burglar was released in the year 1928.

The Burglar has an IMDb rating of 4.9 out of 10.

The Burglar is a movie from United States.

The Burglar is categorised as Short, Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Burglar features Billy Gilbert, Irene Allen, Raymond McKee, Sunshine Hart.

The screenplay for The Burglar was written by Vernon Smith, Paul Perez, Nicholas T. Barrows.

If you enjoy The Burglar, you might also like 'A mala nova (1920), Lunatics in Politics (1920), The Land of Opportunity (1920), Mary's Ankle (1920).

Yes, The Burglar (1928) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Short and Comedy qualities.

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