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The Burglar

Oct 29, 1917 · 50m
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Drama

PLOT

William Lewis accidentally shoots a policeman while breaking into a house as a prank with his friends. His friend Sid falsely accuses him of the shooting, and Will escapes, eventually meeting and marrying Alice. Later, Sid blackmails Will into helping him rob a bank, leading to a chain of events that ultimately results in Will's imprisonment and eventual tragic death.

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CAST

Carlyle Blackwell
William Lewis
Madge Evans
Editha
Evelyn Greeley
Alice Hamilton
Harry Lamont
Sid Burns
Frank Mayo
Paul Benton
Jack Drumier
John Hamilton
Richard Clarke
William's Father
Justine Cutting
William's Stepmother
Directed by Harley Knoles

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
World Film
Country
US

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