His Friend, the Burglar
Comedy
Overview
A husband uses a ruse to sneak back into the house after a night out.
Top Cast


Florence Lawrence
Florence Lawrence
Mrs. Tom Dayton - The Wife
Florence Lawrence
Mrs. Tom Dayton - The Wife


Arthur V. Johnson
Arthur V. Johnson
Tom Dayton - The Husband
Arthur V. Johnson
Tom Dayton - The Husband
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