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.
| Release Date | October 29, 1917 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Burglar | |
| Runtime | 50min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | No Language | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | World Film | |