The Silk Lined Burglar
“It's the Newest Boston Blackie Story”
Synopsis
Gentleman crook Boston Blackie answers a want ad for an expert safecracker placed by Doris Macon, who claims a moral right to the safe's contents. She hires Blackie, and they break into the house where the safe is kept. Blackie blows up the safe just as owner Captain von Hoffmeier returns home. Doris disappears with papers from inside the safe, while Blackie takes phonograph records, which, when played with a special needle, reveal secrets that implicate von Hoffmeier as a German political spy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Boyle, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- The Silk Lined Burglar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Jack Boyle, Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Fred Myton
Writer
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 Silk Lined Burglar
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What is The Silk Lined Burglar about?
Gentleman crook Boston Blackie answers a want ad for an expert safecracker placed by Doris Macon, who claims a moral right to the safe's contents. She hires Blackie, and they break into the house where the safe is kept. Blackie blows up the safe just as owner Captain von Hoffmeier returns home. Doris disappears with papers from inside the safe, while Blackie takes phonograph records, which, when played with a special needle, reveal secrets that implicate von Hoffmeier as a German political spy.
Who directed The Silk Lined Burglar?
The Silk Lined Burglar was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in The Silk Lined Burglar?
The principal cast of The Silk Lined Burglar includes Priscilla Dean, Ashton Dearholt, Sam De Grasse, Sam Appel, Lillian West.
When was The Silk Lined Burglar released and how long is it?
The Silk Lined Burglar was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silk Lined Burglar?
The Silk Lined Burglar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).