The Burglar
Synopsis
A man, accidentally locked out of his house is mistaken for a burglar as he attempts to re-enter the house. The gag is that the person mistaking him, is an actual burglar thinking the man to be a rival to his score.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Whitman
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas T. Barrows, Frank Capra
- Original Title
- The Burglar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Whitman
Nicholas T. Barrows, Frank Capra
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas T. Barrows
Writer
Frank Capra
Writer
Phil Whitman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burglar
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What is The Burglar about?
A man, accidentally locked out of his house is mistaken for a burglar as he attempts to re-enter the house. The gag is that the person mistaking him, is an actual burglar thinking the man to be a rival to his score.
Who directed The Burglar?
The Burglar was directed by Phil Whitman.
Who stars in The Burglar?
The principal cast of The Burglar includes Raymond McKee, Ruth Hiatt, Mary Ann Jackson, Otto Fries, Sunshine Hart.
When was The Burglar released and how long is it?
The Burglar was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Burglar?
The Burglar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).