Betsy's Burglar
“A drama of mystery and adventure -- of plot and counterplot -- of love triumphant.”
Synopsis
Betsy Harlow is a hard-working maid in a boarding house. Her dream. however, is to be a detective, a dream she shares with her boyfriend Oscar, a delivery boy for a local grocer. One day a mysterious character named Harry Brent takes a room at the boarding house. Harry, seeing that Betsy is falling for his rather shady charms, persuades her to help him get a box of jewels owned by the Jaspers, an elderly couple who lives across the hall. It turns out that Harry is not quite who he seems; neither, however, are the Jaspers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- Betsy's Burglar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Powell
Frank E. Woods
John W. Leezer
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Powell
Director
John W. Leezer
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betsy's Burglar
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What is Betsy's Burglar about?
Betsy Harlow is a hard-working maid in a boarding house. Her dream. however, is to be a detective, a dream she shares with her boyfriend Oscar, a delivery boy for a local grocer. One day a mysterious character named Harry Brent takes a room at the boarding house. Harry, seeing that Betsy is falling for his rather shady charms, persuades her to help him get a box of jewels owned by the Jaspers, an elderly couple who lives across the hall. It turns out that Harry is not quite who he seems; neither, however, are the Jaspers.
Who directed Betsy's Burglar?
Betsy's Burglar was directed by Paul Powell.
Who stars in Betsy's Burglar?
The principal cast of Betsy's Burglar includes Constance Talmadge, Kenneth Harlan, Monte Blue, Joseph Singleton, Josephine Crowell.
When was Betsy's Burglar released and how long is it?
Betsy's Burglar was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betsy's Burglar?
Betsy's Burglar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).