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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

9.0(1 votes)

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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John Bunny

John Bunny

Mayor Bunny

Flora Finch

Flora Finch

Mrs. Bunny

Charles Eldridge

Charles Eldridge

The Police Commissioner

Ethel Corcoran

Ethel Corcoran

George Ridgwell

George Ridgwell

William V. Ranous

William V. Ranous

Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

Kalman Matus

Jack Brawn

Harry Mayo

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Directed by: George D. Baker

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