The Burglar

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Harley Knoles

Status Released

Release Date 1917-10-29

Storyline

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.