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Short crime comedy

The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled (1908): Cast

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The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled is a 1908 short crime comedy directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr., starring Robert Harron as Swifty and Edward Dillon. It runs 7 minutes.

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The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled (1908) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Genres
Crime , Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled About?

The premise of The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled without spoilers.

While a newsboy and his friend are playing a game on the sidewalk, two strangers slip into a hidden spot out of view. An attractive passerby catches their attention and they begin to trail her. The observant boy, sensing foul play, follows the men, confirms their sinister intent, and swiftly devises a plan to protect the woman.

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Cast & crew

The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled Cast & Characters

Robert Harron leads the cast as Swifty, with Edward Dillon as Villain. Directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr..

From the director

More from Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

More films directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr.: The Invisible Fluid, When Knights Were Bold, The Sculptor’s Nightmare and Her First Adventure.

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The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled?

The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled runs 7 minutes.

When was The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled released?

The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled was released on March 11, 1908.

Who directed The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled?

The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled was directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

More films by Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

Who is in the cast of The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled?

The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled stars Robert Harron as Swifty and Edward Dillon as Villain.

Does The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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