
Burglar Proof
Synopsis
When John Harlow loses his sweetheart Jenny Larkin as a result of poverty, he vows never to be broke again and leaves town. He moves to the city, and several years later, after pinching his pennies, he becomes financially successful. One night, while at a dance hall, he runs into Jenny who is now employed as a dance hall hostess. Jenny decides to fleece John and sets him up with Laura, one of her colleagues. Laura is innocent of the scheme, and she and John fall in love. Jenny becomes jealous and attempts to reclaim John by telling him that Laura is having an affair with Richard Crane. John believes her until he discovers that Crane has just married Laura's mother. He proposes to Laura, and she accepts on the condition that he relinquish his spendthrift ways.
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November 21, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas J. Geraghty, William Slavens McNutt
- Original Title
- Burglar Proof
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Campbell
Thomas J. Geraghty, William Slavens McNutt
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Campbell
Director
Thomas J. Geraghty
Writer
William Slavens McNutt
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burglar Proof
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What is Burglar Proof about?
When John Harlow loses his sweetheart Jenny Larkin as a result of poverty, he vows never to be broke again and leaves town. He moves to the city, and several years later, after pinching his pennies, he becomes financially successful. One night, while at a dance hall, he runs into Jenny who is now employed as a dance hall hostess. Jenny decides to fleece John and sets him up with Laura, one of her colleagues. Laura is innocent of the scheme, and she and John fall in love. Jenny becomes jealous and attempts to reclaim John by telling him that Laura is having an affair with Richard Crane. John believes her until he discovers that Crane has just married Laura's mother. He proposes to Laura, and she accepts on the condition that he relinquish his spendthrift ways.
Who directed Burglar Proof?
Burglar Proof was directed by Maurice Campbell.
Who stars in Burglar Proof?
The principal cast of Burglar Proof includes Bryant Washburn, Lois Wilson, Grace Morse, Emily Chichester, Clarence Geldart.
When was Burglar Proof released and how long is it?
Burglar Proof was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
