The Locked House

The Locked House

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The Locked House

"John Bunny and Flora Finch in an exceptional Vitagraph comedy drama. As the pompous mayor of Southtown, Bunny greatly fears that he will be assassinated . A big surprise comedy, good through and through."

1914

0h 12m

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Comedy

Overview

Bunny receives a shock upon reading about the attempted assassination of the Mayor of New York. He laughs off his wife's suggestion of getting police protection for himself. However, after antagonizing local politicians and receiving a threatening letter, Bunny becomes increasingly fearful.

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10 members

Acting

John Bunny

Mayor Bunny

John Bunny

Acting

Flora Finch

Mrs. Bunny

Flora Finch

Acting

Charles Eldridge

The Police Commissioner

Charles Eldridge

Acting

Ethel Corcoran

Unknown Role

Ethel Corcoran

Directing

George Ridgwell

Unknown Role

George Ridgwell

Acting

William V. Ranous

Unknown Role

William V. Ranous

Acting

Paul Kelly

Unknown Role

Paul Kelly

Acting

Kalman Matus

Unknown Role

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Jack Brawn

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Harry Mayo

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