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  • The Master Swindlers (1916)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Master Swindlers (1916)
Short | Short, Drama

Mona and Mary, out of funds, are spending their last coin in a bakery for rolls when Harry the Hun enters to telephone. Harry is a clever art thief who really possesses genius as a painter. A tattoo mark on his hand arouses Mona's ...See moreMona and Mary, out of funds, are spending their last coin in a bakery for rolls when Harry the Hun enters to telephone. Harry is a clever art thief who really possesses genius as a painter. A tattoo mark on his hand arouses Mona's suspicions as to his identity and the girls follow him to the Art Gallery. Harry, posing as a serious art student, is engaged in painting a copy of the famous Monna Vanna. The girls later follow him to the store of Melnotte, a crooked art dealer, and they are convinced that some sinister plan is afoot. Mary uses a clever ruse to secure employment in Melnotte's store, while Mona keeps her eye on Harry. The girls have their finger in the pie therefore when Monna Vanna is stolen and an old copy substituted, while the conspirators arrange to sell the original to a wealthy art patron. By clever wits that keep the girls always a step in advance of the plotters, they succeed both in securing the large reward offered for the return of the Monna Vanna and in bringing Melnotte and Harry to justice. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated May 1, 1916

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May 1, 1916 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Marin Sais
Mona Hartley Mona Hartley   See fewer
Ollie Kirby
Mary Davenport (as Ollie Kirkby) Mary Davenport (as Ollie Kirkby)   See fewer
Barney Furey
Harry the Hun Harry the Hun   See fewer
Thomas G. Lingham
Melnotte, the Art Dealer Melnotte, the Art Dealer   See fewer
Frank Jonasson
Mr. Watson Mr. Watson   See fewer
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