The Christmas Burglars
11m·Comedy
Directed by D.W. Griffith·1908
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetOn a bleak Christmas Eve, a destitute, widowed mother named Mrs. Martin fails to find work. Desperate for food, her young daughter Margie writes a letter to Santa Claus, noting their top-floor apartment address. Mrs. Martin attempts to pawn her cloak for money, but the ruthless pawnbroker, Mike McLaren, harshly rejects her. However, after she accidentally drops Margie's note, Mike reads it and undergoes a sudden change of heart. He immediately buys gifts, a tree, and food, then hires burglars to safely anesthetize the family so he can covertly decorate their home, bringing unexpected holiday joy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Florence LawrenceMrs. Martin | Mrs. Martin |
 Adele DeGardeMargie, Mrs. Martin's Daughter | Margie, Mrs. Martin's Daughter |
 Charles InsleeMike McLaren | Mike McLaren |
 John R. CumpsonNot listed | Not listed |
 Gladys EganNot listed | Not listed |
 George GebhardtOne of Mike's Assistants | One of Mike's Assistants |
 Arthur V. JohnsonOne of Mike's Assistants | One of Mike's Assistants |
 Mack SennettOne of Mike's Assistants | One of Mike's Assistants |
 Harry SolterOne of Mike's Assistants | One of Mike's Assistants |
 Marion LeonardCustomer | Customer |
 Jeanie MacphersonCustomer | Customer |
 Tom MooreCustomer | Customer |