The Burglar (1917)
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
Writer:
Augustus E. Thomas
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Carlyle Blackwell as William Lewis |
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Madge Evans as Editha |
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Evelyn Greeley as Alice Hamilton |
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Harry Lamont as Sid Burns |
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Frank Mayo as Paul Benton |
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Jack Drumier as John Hamilton |
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Richard Clarke as William's Father |
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Justine Cutting as William's Stepmother |
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Rosina Henley as Fanny Hamilton |
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Victor Kennard as Ned Hamilton |
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Henry Drehle as Rural Policeman |
| Directing | Harley Knoles | Director |
| Writing | Virginia Tyler Hudson | Scenario Writer |
| Writing | Augustus E. Thomas | Screenplay |
| Camera | André Barlatier | Director of Photography |
| Crew | William A. Brady | Presenter |