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  • The Crooks (1914)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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The Crooks (1914)
Short | Short, Comedy
Red Eyed Zeke and his gang are resting in their mountain roost. One of the band sees Mr. and Mrs. Goldbull returning from a stroll and reports the incident to Red Eyed Zeke who plans to rob the Goldbull residence They arrive at the mansion...See moreRed Eyed Zeke and his gang are resting in their mountain roost. One of the band sees Mr. and Mrs. Goldbull returning from a stroll and reports the incident to Red Eyed Zeke who plans to rob the Goldbull residence They arrive at the mansion and enter through the front window. Chief Hoggenheimer and his trusty force are enjoying a brief respite and a digest of current literature at the city's expense when they are visited by Poker, chief of detectives. Mr and Mrs. Goldbull, hearing their home being wrecked, awake and get busy, she to call the police and he to give battle to the invaders. The force get news of the attack and hasten to pinch Zeke and his henchmen, excepting the chiefs, who decide to remain and battle for the poker championship of the city's adherents. The force arrive and break up Zeke's party and chase them o'er hill and dale, endeavoring to bring them to a much abused justice. They meet on the banks of the city's reservoir and battle each in an endeavor to save himself from a watery grave. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Romaine Fielding
Writer
Romaine Fielding (scenario)
Producer
Siegmund Lubin
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Updated Oct 24, 1914
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Oct 24, 1914 (United States)

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Romaine Fielding's primary photo
Romaine Fielding
Red Eyed Zeke - the Detective Red Eyed Zeke - the Detective   See fewer
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Edward Sedgwick
Mr. Goldbull Mr. Goldbull   See fewer
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Eileen Sedgwick
Mrs. Goldbull Mrs. Goldbull   See fewer
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