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  • The Defeat of the Brewery Gang (1912)
  • Short | Crime, Drama, Short
The Defeat of the Brewery Gang (1912)
Short | Crime, Drama, Short
James Thorpe is petitioned to become a candidate on the Reform ticket. He accepts and starts a strenuous campaign. Slim Jim and his pal, Reddy, arrive in town, via the box-ear route. That night, in search of plunder, they attempt to enter ...See moreJames Thorpe is petitioned to become a candidate on the Reform ticket. He accepts and starts a strenuous campaign. Slim Jim and his pal, Reddy, arrive in town, via the box-ear route. That night, in search of plunder, they attempt to enter the home of the Thorpe's. Mrs. Thorpe covers the burglars and fires at one, mortally wounding him, but he manages to crawl to the rendezvous, where he expires. Bill Homas, a political thug, finds that the dead burglar is an exact double of the Reform candidate, Thorpe. He has the latter abducted and brought to the retreat, where he is made prisoner. The dead burglar is then dressed in Thorpe's clothes and carried stealthily into the house, where he is later discovered by the wife. She is horrified at the discovery, but determines to carry on the campaign and she personally addresses many of the meetings. The morning of Election Day arrives, Thorpe, from his brewery prison, reaches through the window and captures one of his own carrier pigeons. He succeeds in sending a message which is carried to his home. Thorpe's son, upon the arrival of the pigeon, secures the message, takes it to his mother and a rescue party is soon on the way. Thorpe is liberated and the gang rounded up. The closing scenes show the triumphant election of Thorpe. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Mar 20, 1912 (United States)

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