The Burglar's Slide for Life
A burglar escapes from the apartment he's robbing by sliding down the clothesline, but in the end he's caught by the family dog.
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Title: The Burglar's Slide for Life Summary: A burglar escapes from the apartment he's robbing by sliding down the clothesline, but in the end he's caught by the family dog. Directed by: Edwin S. Porter. A burglar escapes from the apartment he's robbing by sliding down the clothesline, but in the end he's caught by the family dog." /> Actors: Production Company: Edison Manufacturing Company Release Date: July 1905 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1 A burglar escapes from the apartment he's robbing by sliding down the clothesline, but in the end he's caught by the family dog.
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- Edwin S. Porter.
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