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A Thief in the Dark

19281hAlbert Ray

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Ernest, a young drifter, joins a troupe of mystics led by a Professor Xeno in a carnival. Ernest learns that his colleagues are burgling homes in districts they pass through. Ernest sets about to expose Xeno and his cohorts.

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What is A Thief in the Dark (1928) about?

Ernest, a young drifter, joins a troupe of mystics led by a Professor Xeno in a carnival. Ernest learns that his colleagues are burgling homes in districts they pass through. Ernest sets about to expose Xeno and his cohorts.

Who stars in A Thief in the Dark?

A Thief in the Dark stars George Meeker (Ernest), Doris Hill (Elise), Gwen Lee (Flo), Marjorie Beebe (Jeanne), Michael Vavitch (Professor Xeno). The film was directed by Albert Ray.

How long is A Thief in the Dark?

A Thief in the Dark has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1928.

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