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Mr. Jones' Burglar (1909)

Movie ★ 1.0 6 min

Comedy Crime

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.

D.W. Griffith Director D.W. Griffith Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 9, 1909
Runtime
6 min
IMDb
tt0000975
Language
Studio
Biograph Company

Cast

John R. Cumpson John R. Cumpson Mr. Jones Florence Lawrence Florence Lawrence Mrs. Jones Mack Sennett Mack Sennett The Burglar William J. Butler At Club Arthur V. Johnson Arthur V. Johnson At Club Owen Moore Owen Moore At Club Anthony O'Sullivan At Club Frank Powell Frank Powell At Club

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Mr. Jones' Burglar stars John R. Cumpson, Florence Lawrence, Mack Sennett, William J. Butler.
When was Mr. Jones' Burglar released?
Mr. Jones' Burglar is a 1909 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch Mr. Jones' Burglar?
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