The Burglar and the Lady

The Burglar and the Lady

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The Burglar and the Lady

1914

0h 50m

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Drama

Overview

A gentleman burglar is a detective, which acts as a shield to his more shady pastime.

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6 members

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James J. Corbett

Danvers / Raffles

James J. Corbett

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Claire Whitney

Norma

Claire Whitney

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Fraunie Fraunholz

Butler

Fraunie Fraunholz

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Calvin Reisland

Hadley Stone

Calvin Reisland

Acting

Edward Cecil

Rev. John Banfield

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Augusta Burmeister

Mrs. Harmon

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