Betsy's Burglar (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, Betsy's Burglar is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Powell, running about 50 minutes. “A drama of mystery and adventure -- of plot and counterplot -- of love triumphant.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Betsy Harlow is a hard-working maid in a boarding house. Her dream. however, is to be a detective, a dream she shares with her boyfriend Oscar, a delivery boy for a local grocer. One day a mysterious character named Harry Brent takes a room at the boarding house. Harry, seeing that Betsy is falling for his rather shady charms, persuades her to help him get a box of jewels owned by the Jaspers, an elderly couple who lives across the hall. It turns out that Harry is not quite who he seems; neither, however, are the Jaspers.
Who’s in it. Betsy's Burglar stars Constance Talmadge as Betsy Harlow, Kenneth Harlan as Harry Brent, Monte Blue as Victor Gilpin and Joseph Singleton as Jasper Dunn, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betsy's Burglar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betsy's Burglar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betsy's Burglar (1917)?
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- Who stars in Betsy's Burglar?
- Betsy's Burglar stars Constance Talmadge, Kenneth Harlan, Monte Blue, Joseph Singleton and Josephine Crowell.
- When was Betsy's Burglar released?
- Betsy's Burglar was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.