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| The Welcome Burglar | |
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| Directed by | D. W. Griffith |
| Written by | D. W. Griffith |
| Starring | Marion Leonard |
| Cinematography | G. W. Bitzer |
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Running time | 13 minutes (one reel) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent |
The Welcome Burglar is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. [1] [2]
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