The Thief

The Thief

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The Thief

1920

1h 0m

3.0(3 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

When jealousy and envy lead Mary Vantyne to make a foolish decision and commit an impulsive act she sets off a series of events that nearly bring heartbreak to all those in her circle.

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Fox Film Corporation

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Pearl White

Mary Vantyne

Pearl White

Acting

Charles Waldron

Andrew Vantyne

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Directing

Wallace McCutcheon Jr.

Ralph Blake

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Acting

Dorothy Cumming

Isabelle Lenwright

Dorothy Cumming

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