A Burglar to the Rescue
1931, English. Directed by George Cochrane.
"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.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 7 September 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Cochrane, Herman Landon
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A Burglar to the Rescue runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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A Burglar to the Rescue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Burglar to the Rescue is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Burglar to the Rescue on?
A Burglar to the Rescue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 1931. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Burglar to the Rescue?
If you liked A Burglar to the Rescue, try The Glass Key, Time Without Pity, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death.
Who directed A Burglar to the Rescue?
A Burglar to the Rescue (1931) was directed by George Cochrane and stars Thurston Hall, Charlotte Wynters, Frank Shannon.