Mr. Jones’ Burglar (1909)
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.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: August 9, 1909
Cast
- John R. Cumpson - Mr. Jones
- Florence Lawrence - Mrs. Jones
- Mack Sennett - The Burglar
- William J. Butler - At Club
- Arthur V. Johnson - At Club
- Owen Moore - At Club
- Anthony O'Sullivan - At Club
- Frank Powell - At Club
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Trailer
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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, Arthur V. Johnson, Owen Moore.
- How long is Mr. Jones’ Burglar?
- Mr. Jones’ Burglar has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Jones’ Burglar?
- Mr. Jones’ Burglar is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Mr. Jones’ Burglar produced?
- Mr. Jones’ Burglar was produced in United States of America.