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The Silk Lined Burglar
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The Silk Lined Burglar

1919-03-31 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Mystery

Gentleman crook Boston Blackie answers a want ad for an expert safecracker placed by Doris Macon, who claims a moral right to the safe's contents. She hires Blackie, and they break into the house where the safe is kept. Blackie blows up the safe just as owner Captain von Hoffmeier returns home. Doris disappears with papers from inside the safe, while Blackie takes phonograph records, which, when played with a special needle, reveal secrets that implicate von Hoffmeier as a German political spy.

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Directors
John Francis Dillon
Production companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Priscilla DeanPriscilla DeanDoris Macon
Ashton DearholtAshton DearholtRobert Melchoir
Sam De GrasseSam De GrasseBoston Blackie
Sam AppelSam AppelMichael Delano
Lillian WestLillian WestMary
Fred KelseyFred KelseyCapt. von Hoffmeier

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