Burglar Proof (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1920, Burglar Proof is a comedy film directed by Maurice Campbell, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. When John Harlow loses his sweetheart Jenny Larkin as a result of poverty, he vows never to be broke again and leaves town. He moves to the city, and several years later, after pinching his pennies, he becomes financially successful. One night, while at a dance hall, he runs into Jenny who is now employed as a dance hall hostess. Jenny decides to fleece John and sets him up with Laura, one of her colleagues. Laura is innocent of the scheme, and she and John fall in love. Jenny becomes jealous and attempts to reclaim John by telling him that Laura is having an affair with Richard Crane. John believes her until he discovers that Crane has just married Laura's mother. He proposes to Laura, and she accepts on the condition that he relinquish his spendthrift ways.
Who’s in it. Burglar Proof stars Bryant Washburn as John Harlow, Lois Wilson as Laura Lowell, Grace Morse as Jenny Larkin and Emily Chichester as Clara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Burglar Proof sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burglar Proof page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burglar Proof tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burglar Proof (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burglar Proof change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burglar Proof worth watching?
- Burglar Proof holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burglar Proof?
- Burglar Proof stars Bryant Washburn, Lois Wilson, Grace Morse, Emily Chichester and Clarence Geldart.
- When was Burglar Proof released?
- Burglar Proof was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.