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The Burglar (1917)

NR | Oct 29, 1917 (US) | Drama | 00:50

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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Carlyle Blackwell
William Lewis
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Madge Evans
Editha
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Evelyn Greeley
Alice Hamilton
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Harry Lamont
Sid Burns
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Frank Mayo
Paul Benton
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Jack Drumier
John Hamilton
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Richard Clarke
William's Father
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Justine Cutting
William's Stepmother
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Rosina Henley
Fanny Hamilton
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Victor Kennard
Ned Hamilton

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