Mr. Jones' Burglar
Synopsis
Mr. Jones stays out late playing poker with his buddies. While he's gone, a burglar starts to break into his home. Mr. Jones arrives home just in time to catch him. Instead of calling for the police, he restages the capture in an overdramatic fashion and makes sure his wife sees it. She is so grateful she forgets to be mad at him for staying out so late.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- Mr. Jones' Burglar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
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D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
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What is Mr. Jones' Burglar about?
Mr. Jones stays out late playing poker with his buddies. While he's gone, a burglar starts to break into his home. Mr. Jones arrives home just in time to catch him. Instead of calling for the police, he restages the capture in an overdramatic fashion and makes sure his wife sees it. She is so grateful she forgets to be mad at him for staying out so late.
Who directed Mr. Jones' Burglar?
Mr. Jones' Burglar was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Mr. Jones' Burglar?
The principal cast of Mr. Jones' Burglar includes John R. Cumpson, Florence Lawrence, Mack Sennett, William J. Butler, Arthur V. Johnson.
When was Mr. Jones' Burglar released and how long is it?
Mr. Jones' Burglar was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 6m.