The Burglar

1917Directed by Harley Knoles

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Released: October 29, 1917
Runtime: 50m

About The Burglar

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Director: Harley Knoles
Writers: Virginia Tyler Hudson
Augustus E. Thomas

Principal cast

In billing order

Carlyle BlackwellWilliam Lewis
Madge EvansEditha
Evelyn GreeleyAlice Hamilton
Harry LamontSid Burns
Frank MayoPaul Benton
Jack DrumierJohn Hamilton

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