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Le prestige de l'uniforme (1909) Online

Le prestige de l'uniforme (1909) Online
Original Title :
Le prestige de lu0027uniforme
Genre :
Movie / Short / Comedy
Year :
1909
Type :
Movie
Rating :
6.9/10

Two burglars are seen entering a house where they are fortunate enough to steal a policeman's uniform and outfit, and escape through a skylight to the roof, after which they slide down a ... See full summary

Le prestige de l'uniforme (1909) Online

Two burglars are seen entering a house where they are fortunate enough to steal a policeman's uniform and outfit, and escape through a skylight to the roof, after which they slide down a drain pipe to terra firma and make good their escape. Going to an old shanty, one of the pair dons the uniform and they both start out to see what can be realized by such a good disguise. Their first victim is an old fellow who has just arrived from the country, and who stops to ask the supposed policeman a direction. While he is being directed, one of the fellows runs away with his handbag, while the policeman gently lifts the poor old fellow's wallet, and starts in hot pursuit of his companion. Next they hit on a scheme whereby they can make a little loose change, and one of the rogues stops in front of a factory, where the crowd of employees are just coming out. He starts to give a performance, using a sword as the main attraction, but just as he is about to swallow the keen edged piece of steel, ...

Released in the US as a split reel along with The Little Coquette (1909).