Too Many Crooks
Synopsis
After millionaire Erastus Browning and his daughter Charlotte, a playwright, attend a crime play, Charlotte complains that the crook characters are not true to life. To prove her point, aided by supposed criminal Bidwell Wright, Charlotte invites a number of notorious criminals to her home for a party. The crooks all believe they have been invited to form an international family of thieves, headed by Charlotte and her father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Chauncey Brainerd, Edith Rathbone Brainerd, Edward J. Montague
- Original Title
- Too Many Crooks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
J. Chauncey Brainerd, Edith Rathbone Brainerd, Edward J. Montague
Jules Cronjager
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ince
Director
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Many Crooks
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What is Too Many Crooks about?
After millionaire Erastus Browning and his daughter Charlotte, a playwright, attend a crime play, Charlotte complains that the crook characters are not true to life. To prove her point, aided by supposed criminal Bidwell Wright, Charlotte invites a number of notorious criminals to her home for a party. The crooks all believe they have been invited to form an international family of thieves, headed by Charlotte and her father.
Who directed Too Many Crooks?
Too Many Crooks was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in Too Many Crooks?
The principal cast of Too Many Crooks includes Gladys Leslie, Jean Paige, Thomas J. McGrane, James Dent, Huntley Gordon.
When was Too Many Crooks released and how long is it?
Too Many Crooks was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Too Many Crooks based on a book or true story?
Too Many Crooks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. Chauncey Brainerd", Novel: "Edith Rathbone Brainerd".