Burglar by Proxy
Synopsis
A terrible toothache causes Jack Robin to stop his automobile in front of the home of Dorothy Mason. Noticing a flat tire, Jack attaches his automatic pump and forgets about it as he listens enthralled to Dorothy's singing. When the sound of the burst tire brings Dorothy running out, Jack feigns injury so he can be nursed by her. After he leaves the house, and Dorothy's father discovers some important invention plans missing, Harlan Graves, Dorothy's suitor, suggests that Jack stole them. Jack, suspecting Graves, breaks into Graves' home to clear himself and meets a real burglar, "Spider" Kelly, who adopts Jack as his guide. They blow up a safe at a house party where Jack suspects the plans to be hidden. The papers are found, Graves is arrested and Spider, disappointed that Jack made such a mess in blowing the safe, goes off, leaving Dorothy and Jack happily alone.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- John Francis Dillon, Madeline Matzen
- Original Title
- Burglar by Proxy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Jack Pickford Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
John Francis Dillon, Madeline Matzen
Sol Polito
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Madeline Matzen
Writer
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
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What is Burglar by Proxy about?
A terrible toothache causes Jack Robin to stop his automobile in front of the home of Dorothy Mason. Noticing a flat tire, Jack attaches his automatic pump and forgets about it as he listens enthralled to Dorothy's singing. When the sound of the burst tire brings Dorothy running out, Jack feigns injury so he can be nursed by her. After he leaves the house, and Dorothy's father discovers some important invention plans missing, Harlan Graves, Dorothy's suitor, suggests that Jack stole them. Jack, suspecting Graves, breaks into Graves' home to clear himself and meets a real burglar, "Spider" Kelly, who adopts Jack as his guide. They blow up a safe at a house party where Jack suspects the plans to be hidden. The papers are found, Graves is arrested and Spider, disappointed that Jack made such a mess in blowing the safe, goes off, leaving Dorothy and Jack happily alone.
Who directed Burglar by Proxy?
Burglar by Proxy was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Burglar by Proxy?
The principal cast of Burglar by Proxy includes Jack Pickford, Gloria Hope, John Francis Dillon, Bob Walker, Tom Guise.
When was Burglar by Proxy released and how long is it?
Burglar by Proxy was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 58m.