The Burglar
1928, English. Directed by Phil Whitman.
A man, accidentally locked out of his house is mistaken for a burglar as he attempts to re-enter the house. The gag is that the person mistaking him, is an actual burglar thinking the man to be a rival to his score.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 12 September 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas T. Barrows, Frank Capra
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How long is The Burglar?
The Burglar runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
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The Burglar is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Burglar on?
The Burglar isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1928. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burglar?
If you liked The Burglar, try Jim Jefferies: Freedumb, The Cheap Detective, Mr. Bones.
Who directed The Burglar?
The Burglar (1928) was directed by Phil Whitman and stars Raymond McKee, Ruth Hiatt, Mary Ann Jackson.