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When Thieves Fall Out
(1914) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by Fred Huntley
Cast: Harold Lockwood [James Percival Scott, also known as ‘Gentleman Jimmy’], Mabel Van Buren [Sis], Henry Otto [Bud Reilly, a thief], Slim Whitaker [Bill Ayers, his pal], Al W. Filson [Mr. Wadsworth], Lea Errol [Mrs. Wadsworth], Helen Kendricks [Sybil Wadsworth]
The Selig Polyscope Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Produced by William N. Selig. Scenario by E. Lynn Summers. / Released 1 April 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Jimmy Scott, “gentleman burglar,” known in society as James Percival Scott, plans the robbery of the palatial Wadsworth home. Sis is a clever female crook, who is in love with Jimmy, but is sick of crime. She pleads with him to make the Wadsworth job the last, and he consents. Bud, another member of the gang, is in love with Sis and madly jealous of Jim. The day before the job is to be pulled off, Jimmy, in strolling in the neighborhood, happens to be on hand when Sybil, the daughter of the house, is hurt in an automobile accident. He, himself, saves and carries her to the house. The family is doubly grateful, likewise Sybil, and he becomes acquainted and is asked to call. He at once becomes violently enamored of the heiress, and postpones the robbery, which excites the suspicion of the gang. Sis, thinking he has grown honest, seeks means of support, and Fate casts her, strangely enough, as a waiting maid at the Wadsworth mansion. She soon discovers Jimmy’s attitude towards Sybil. Heartbroken, she seeks the rendezvous of the gang to reproach him. While there, Bud and his pal, Bill Ayres, fight over her, and she is injured. The row results in their discovery by detectives, just as Jimmy comes upon the scene, so he is arrested and incarcerated with the rest. They are all sent away to serve time, except Sis, who is tenderly taken care of by her new-found friend, Sybil.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 14 September 2023.
References: Lahue-Selig p. 172 : Website-IMDb.
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