Film
The Burglar
1917 · 50m · Drama
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Overview
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.
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
Rosina Henley
Fanny Hamilton
Victor Kennard
Ned Hamilton
Henry Drehle
Rural Policeman
Crew
- Harley KnolesDirector
- Augustus E. ThomasScreenplay
- André BarlatierDirector of Photography
Details
- Release date
- October 29, 1917
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Drama
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