The Burglar

The Burglar — 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.

• Release date
• October 29, 1917
• Runtime
• 50 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Harley Knoles

The Burglar — Cast

Carlyle Blackwell William Lewis Madge Evans Editha Evelyn Greeley Alice Hamilton Harry Lamont Sid Burns Frank Mayo Paul Benton Jack Drumier John Hamilton

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Richard Clarke William's Father

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Justine Cutting William's Stepmother