The Virtuous Thief

The Virtuous Thief

1919 · 50 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

A girl tries to save her brother from prosecution after he steals some money from his employer. She goes to work for the employer, who tries to take advantage of her. He is murdered, and the girl is suspected of the crime.

Directed by Fred Niblo · Written by C. Gardner Sullivan

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