09 December 1913 Crime 11 mins
Detective William Burke is assigned to capture George Watson, an escaped criminal. Six years of sleuthing discovers nothing, and Burke reports to the chief that he is unable to capture the fugitive from justice. During the six years Watson has prospered, and with his wife and family settles in a quiet dignified neighborhood.
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Richard Travers as George Watson
Ruth Stonehouse as Mrs. George Watson
Otis Schaefer as The Watson Child
E.H. Calvert as Detective William Burke
Lillian Drew as His Wife
Master Calvert as Their son
Charles Hitchcock as The Brakeman
United States 09 December 1913
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21 November 1913
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01 June 1913
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