The Making of Crooks (1915)

Walton the pharmacist, convicted of selling drugged candy to children, is released from prison through the intercession of political “boss” Lee O'Neil. Unfettered by conscience, Walton opens a disreputable pool hall and hires Tony, an Italian ex-convict, as a pool hustler. The pool hall becomes a meeting place for criminals and naïve young men, including Elmer, a bank messenger, and Bingham, the neglected son of wealthy parents. One night at a cabaret, Bingham and Tony meet O'Neil’s daughter, Hazel. Tony borrows Bingham’s car without permission and takes Hazel for a late-night drive. After Bingham reports the theft to police, a chase ensues, and Hazel is killed when the car is struck by a locomotive. While detectives wait for Tony at the pool room, they thwart a pair of thugs who attempt to rob Elmer. The bank messenger confesses that he learned to gamble at the pool room, prompting the authorities to force Walton out of business. Tony survives the wreck and is taken into custody.

Director: William Robert Daly
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 31 min
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Production: Selig Polyscope Company
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

pool hall

More Films by Director: William Robert Daly
More Films in Genre: Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Making of Crooks about?
Walton the pharmacist, convicted of selling drugged candy to children, is released from prison through the intercession of political “boss” Lee O'Neil. Unfettered by conscience, Walton opens a disreputable pool hall and hires Tony, an Italian ex-convict, as a pool hustler. The pool hall becomes a meeting place for criminals and naïve young men, including Elmer, a bank messenger, and Bingham, the neglected son of wealthy parents. One night at a cabaret, Bingham and Tony meet O'Neil’s daughter, Hazel. Tony borrows Bingham’s car without permission and takes Hazel for a late-night drive. After Bingham reports the theft to police, a chase ensues, and Hazel is killed when the car is struck by a locomotive. While detectives wait for Tony at the pool room, they thwart a pair of thugs who attempt to rob Elmer. The bank messenger confesses that he learned to gamble at the pool room, prompting the authorities to force Walton out of business. Tony survives the wreck and is taken into custody.
Who directed The Making of Crooks?
The Making of Crooks was directed by William Robert Daly.
Who stars in The Making of Crooks?
The Making of Crooks stars Jack Pickford, George Hernandez, Thelma Crain, Herman Ullmer, Elmore McInturff, George Nichols Jr..
How long is The Making of Crooks?
The Making of Crooks has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is The Making of Crooks?
The Making of Crooks is a Crime film.