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A Villainous Villain

1916-09-08 · 22 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

The master crook steals the sweetheart of Sherlock, a great detective. Sherlock undertakes to recover her.

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Directors
Larry Semon
Production companies
Vitagraph Company of America
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Hughie MackHughie MackSherlock Oomph, Detective
Patsy De ForestPatsy De ForestIda Dukkets
William SheaWilliam SheaOld Man Dukkets
Eddie DunnEddie DunnGentleman Joe
Harry HammillThe Villain

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