Drama · United States of America · 1917 · 50m

The Burglar

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Director
Harley Knoles
Cast
Carlyle Blackwell as William Lewis Madge Evans as Editha Evelyn Greeley as Alice Hamilton Harry Lamont as Sid Burns Frank Mayo as Paul Benton Jack Drumier as John Hamilton
Crew
André Barlatier — Director of Photography Augustus E. Thomas — Screenplay
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
lost film
Key Collaborators
Harley Knoles Director André Barlatier Director of Photography Augustus E. Thomas Screenplay
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