Burglar by Proxy (1919)
A terrible toothache causes Jack Robin to stop his automobile in front of the home of Dorothy Mason. Noticing a flat tire, Jack attaches his automatic pump and forgets about it as he listens enthralled to Dorothy's singing. When the sound of the burst tire brings Dorothy running out, Jack feigns injury so he can be nursed by her. After he leaves the house, and Dorothy's father discovers some important invention plans missing, Harlan Graves, Dorothy's suitor, suggests that Jack stole them. Jack, suspecting Graves, breaks into Graves' home to clear himself and meets a real burglar, "Spider" Kelly, who adopts Jack as his guide. They blow up a safe at a house party where Jack suspects the plans to be hidden. The papers are found, Graves is arrested and Spider, disappointed that Jack made such a mess in blowing the safe, goes off, leaving Dorothy and Jack happily alone.
Cast
- Jack Pickford - Jack Robin
- Gloria Hope - Dorothy Mason
- John Francis Dillon - 'Spider' Kelly
- Bob Walker - Harlan Graves
- Tom Guise - John Mason
- Leo Willis - One of Spider's Henchmen
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burglar by Proxy about?
- A terrible toothache causes Jack Robin to stop his automobile in front of the home of Dorothy Mason. Noticing a flat tire, Jack attaches his automatic pump and forgets about it as he listens enthralled to Dorothy's singing. When the sound of the burst tire brings Dorothy running out, Jack feigns injury so he can be nursed by her. After he leaves the house, and Dorothy's father discovers some important invention plans missing, Harlan Graves, Dorothy's suitor, suggests that Jack stole them. Jack, suspecting Graves, breaks into Graves' home to clear himself and meets a real burglar, "Spider" Kelly, who adopts Jack as his guide. They blow up a safe at a house party where Jack suspects the plans to be hidden. The papers are found, Graves is arrested and Spider, disappointed that Jack made such a mess in blowing the safe, goes off, leaving Dorothy and Jack happily alone.
- Who directed Burglar by Proxy?
- Burglar by Proxy was directed by John Francis Dillon.
- Who stars in Burglar by Proxy?
- Burglar by Proxy stars Jack Pickford, Gloria Hope, John Francis Dillon, Bob Walker, Tom Guise, Leo Willis.
- How long is Burglar by Proxy?
- Burglar by Proxy has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Burglar by Proxy?
- Burglar by Proxy is a Comedy film.
- Where was Burglar by Proxy produced?
- Burglar by Proxy was produced in United States of America.