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A Troublesome Satchel
UNITED STATES · 1909

A Troublesome Satchel

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood mistaken identity burglar tools slapstick comedy unwanted possession ironic misunderstanding
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Synopsis

Sight unseen, a man buys a bag that turns out to contain burglar tools. He can't get rid of the bag, even when he's robbed. The thieves assume he's a colleague and return the bag and tools.

Year1909
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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