Burglar Nat Harbin and his two associates set their sights on wealthy spiritualist Sister Sarah, who has inherited a fortune -- including a renowned emerald necklace -- from a Philadelphia financier. Using Nat's female ward, Gladden, to pose as an admirer and case the mansion where the woman lives, they set up a perfect break-in. Things get complicated afterwards.
Dan Duryea
as Nat Harbin
Jayne Mansfield
as Gladden
Martha Vickers
as Della
Peter Capell
as Baylock
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Dohmer
Wendell K. Phillips
as Police Captain
Phoebe Mackay
as Sister Sara
Stewart Bradley
as Charlie
John Facenda
as News Commentator
Sam Elber
as Person
Frank Hall
as News Reporter
Steve Allison
as State Trooper