The Burglar

Nat Harbin is the scheming mastermind behind the jewel heist. He is patient, manipulative, and willing to risk everything for profit, coordinating the gang and leveraging Gladden and Della. As events escalate and loyalties fracture, his plans become increasingly precarious, leading to a fatal clash with the police.

Gladden is the daughter of Harbin's mentor and serves as both participant and pawn. She cases the estate, navigates romance, and ultimately hides the jewels, balancing loyalty with personal risk. Her choices drive key twists and deepen the crime's romantic tension.

Baylock is a steady, calculating member of the crew who shares in the plan's risks and tensions. He counsels on the logistics of the fence and complicates matters as the group’s scheme becomes more dangerous, ultimately meeting a brutal end when the pursuit narrows.

Dohmer is hotheaded and impulsive, often clashing with others as the plan spirals. He lusts after Gladden and contributes to the crew's volatile dynamics, including a fatal misstep during the escape sequence.

Della is a Philadelphia woman drawn into the scheme by wealth and danger. She hosts Harbin at her apartment and becomes entangled with other players, showing a calculating, opportunistic streak as the plot advances.

Charlie is a police officer who plays a dual role, probing the robbery while engaging with the case on his terms. He shoots Blaylock, corners Harbin, and anchors the final confrontation, embodying the era’s tough, decisive law enforcement.

Sister Sara is the enigmatic leader of the spiritualist group to whom the bequest is entrusted. Her role in the plot provides motive and cover for the criminals, making the group a focal point for the heist and its consequences.