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The Arrest of a Bookmaker
(1896) England
B&W : 40 feet
Directed by Robert W. Paul

Cast: (unknown)

Robert W. Paul production; distributed by [?] Robert W. Paul? / Produced by Robert W. Paul. / Released May 1896. / [?] Kinematograph 35mm spherical format?

Drama.

Synopsis: Policemen capture a struggling bookie.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Arrests - Criminals: Bookmakers - Law: Enforcement: Policemen

Listing updated: 19 August 2009.

References: Gifford-British n. 00014.