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1921
20m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1921

Runtime

20m

Storyline

A chemist who lives with his daughter has invented an explosive which he calls "IT." A masked band seeks to steal the explosive from him, and has already sent the chemist warning letters. The chemist hides the explosive in his safe, but his daughter transfers it to a lamp on the table for safer keeping. The band attack the house, and Jimmy finally gets what he believes to be the explosive from the safe.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
20m
Nov 21, 1921
Director
Jimmy Aubrey
Jimmy Aubrey
Production
Vitagraph Company of America
Vitagraph Company of America
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Jimmy Aubrey

Jimmy Aubrey

The Chemist

Helen Kassler

The Chemist's Daughter

George Stanley

George Stanley

Masked Band Leader

Fred Stemper

Masked Band Member

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