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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 29, 1917
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
Screenplay
- Virginia Tyler Hudson (Scenario Writer)
- Augustus Thomas (Screenplay)
Cinematography: André Barlatier
Production: World Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Harley Knoles
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Burglar about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Burglar?
- The Burglar was directed by Harley Knoles.
- Who stars in The Burglar?
- The Burglar stars Carlyle Blackwell, Madge Evans, Evelyn Greeley, Harry Lamont, Frank Mayo, Jack Drumier.
- How long is The Burglar?
- The Burglar has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Burglar?
- The Burglar is a Drama film.
- Where was The Burglar produced?
- The Burglar was produced in United States of America.