A Troublesome Satchel (1909) - John R. Cumpson, Florence Lawrence

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Movie: A Troublesome Satchel

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John R. Cumpson

The Man with the Satchel

Florence Lawrence

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Overview
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.
Release Date
1909-04-19
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3.5
Rating:
1.8 starts
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Comedy
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A Troublesome Satchel(1909)

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