The Smugglers

Jul 6, 1916

0h 50m

★ 5.0

A Laughable Series of Comic Tragedies.

Overview

While honeymooning in Paris, wealthy John Battleby Watts is persuaded to purchase a $20,000 necklace for his capricious young wife. When the jeweler refuses to accept his check, John heads to the bank for the necessary funds. En route, he passes a little shop specializing in imitation jewelry. Figuring his wife will never know the difference, he buys a cheap duplicate of the 20-grand bauble. Later on, however, he reconsiders and purchases the genuine article. But before he can reach his hotel, John is detained by saucy chorus girl Rita Bori, whom he presents with what he thinks is the imitation necklace.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

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Cast

John Battleby Watts

Donald Brian

Brompton

Cyril Chadwick

Mrs. Brompton

Margaret Greene

Detective Gray

Harold Vosburgh

Sally Atkins

Rita Bori

Betty Dodsworth

Mrs. Watts

Alma Tell

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