The Burglar

October 29, 1917

50 minutes

Harley Knoles

Drama

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

October 29, 1917

Runtime

50 minutes

Director

Harley Knoles

Production Companies

World Film

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