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As Helen Alden goes into the library of her father's mansion, she discovers Phil Masters, a master crook, and his pal, Red, The former is about to strike Helen, when the latter, realizing that she is a beautiful young woman, knocks him down and then escapes. Red is arrested and at the station house he squeals on his confederates. Another member of the notorious gang, a newspaper reporter, learns of Red's squealing and informs the gang. Masters suggests that they separate for a year and live an honest life. The members of the gang agree, and just after the booty has been divided they hear the police trying to break down the door. Masters and Cora exit through a secret passage that leads into a sewer and escape. The police, not finding any visible trace of the secret passage referred to by Red, disbelieve him and take him to jail. Meanwhile, Masters forges a fake recommendation and secures a position with the Alden Mfg. Co. Cora is a stenographer with a reputable concern. One day Alden ...

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    • Author: Xlisiahal
    An unusually strong and well acted two-part drama, featuring a gentleman thief in the leading role. The pictures of the gang's headquarters are convincing, and as the observer sees the man and girl go out and take positions in the business world, his interest increases. The gentleman thief falls in love with his employer's daughter and threatens to give up his manner of living, but is crushed by a falling wall at the last. A strong offering of its type, which gives us a more attractive view of the underworld than usual. - The Moving Picture World, July 19, 1913
  • Cast overview:
    E.H. Calvert E.H. Calvert - Phil Masters - the Burglar
    Lillian Drew Lillian Drew - Cora
    Whitney Raymond Whitney Raymond - Artful
    Beverly Bayne Beverly Bayne - Helen Alden
    Bryant Washburn Bryant Washburn - Charles Emery
    Joseph Allen Sr. Joseph Allen Sr. - John Alden (as Joseph Allen)
    William Walters William Walters - Detective
    Helen Dunbar Helen Dunbar - Mrs. Alden
    Peter Fellman Peter Fellman - The Rat
    Frank Dayton Frank Dayton - Red
    Mr. Windrow Mr. Windrow - Big Babe
    Juanita Delmorez Juanita Delmorez - The Doll
    Norman Fowler Norman Fowler - Jimmy - the Police Reporter
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