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A Burglar for a Night

1918 · 50 min

A gentle, old-fashioned silent caper that ambles along with light charm and a soft romantic payoff.

Directed by
Ernest C. Warde
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, William Elmer
Tagline
"The romantic story of a burglar who stole not only that which belonged to him, but the heart of a girl as well."
Overview
A young man learns how to open safes to thwart a railroad takeover plot, accidentally forces a conspirator's daughter to marry him during a heist, and ultimately wins her love.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Ernest C. Warde
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, William Elmer
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • love
    • crime
    • deception
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour5
    Realism5
    Romance5
    Tension3
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Genres
    comedy, drama
    Directed by
    Ernest C. Warde
    Written by
    Jack Cunningham
    Starring
    J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, William Elmer, Herbert Prior, Robert Brower, Charles K. French, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Arma Roma
    Cinematography
    John Stumar
    Runtime
    50 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    No Language

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