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Kalem Company — The International Producers. 13
A BOLD, BAD BURGLAR
A Farce Comedy
CAST
Pussyfoot Pete, the burglar JOHN PRESCOTT
Araminta, a forlorn maiden lady ETHEL TEARE
Squiggs, the sheriff CHARLES CHARDENAL
Released Tuesday, January 12th
WITH the kind assistance of Squiggs, who in his spare moments acts as slieriff, Pussyfoot Pete, a burglar, gains entrance into the home of Araminta. Araminta, who is an old maid, discovers his presence. Does she get frightened? Not a bit! Instead, she thanks Providence for sending her a man.
In answer to her inquiry as to how he became a burglar, Pete tells her it was the fault of his indulgent parents. They never denied him anything. In fact, according to Pete, his father even reached up and unhooked the moon from the sky when he cried for it.
While relating his sad story. Pussyfoot Pete demonstrates his taking ways by robbing Araminta of her valuables.
Later, while the old maid prepares a meal for him, the burglar tries to escape. He gets caught in the window, but Squiggs again kindly assists him. Not until the sheriff misses his watch does he conclude that Pete must be a burglar, b’gosh !
Araminta joins Squiggs in his pursuit of Pete. The latter is finally captured. Araminta offers him the choice of either marrying her or going to jail. One look at Araminta’s awful face and Pete gladly declares his willingness to go to jail for life, if necessary. The lady is heartbroken. But not for long. Lost in admiration for the fearless woman, Squiggs pops the question. Before he can find time to change his mind, Araminta throws herself in the sheriff’s arms.