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The Diamond Thieves (1916)
Short | Short

The Diamond Thieves (1916)

Short | Short

Brain specialist Dr. John Hawthorne is hard pressed financially. His assistant, Dr. Grover, is in love with Hawthorne's daughter Ruth, but he is told that he must accomplish a worthy task before thinking of marriage. Jim Clowes and Doris ...See moreBrain specialist Dr. John Hawthorne is hard pressed financially. His assistant, Dr. Grover, is in love with Hawthorne's daughter Ruth, but he is told that he must accomplish a worthy task before thinking of marriage. Jim Clowes and Doris Weyland, London jewel thieves, arrive in the city and immediately plan a haul. Doris goes to Dr. Hawthorne and tells him her brother is afflicted with paresis. The doctor advises her to bring the brother to his office the following day at 3:00. Doris visits a jewelry store, and under the name of Dr. Hawthorne's daughter orders a costly selection of diamonds sent to Hawthorne's office the next day at 3:00 on approval. The thieves arrive at the office immediately after the doctor has received and signed for the diamonds. Jim exhibits one of the symptoms of paresis, and the doctor proceeds with the examination. When he turns his back Jim seizes the diamonds. The doctor catches him in the act. He demands their return; a struggle results, and the doctor is finally overcome by chloroform administered by Doris. The crooks rush out, but Grover sees them. When the doctor is brought to, he learns that Ruth did not order the diamonds. He calls up the jeweler, and learns that the stones are worth $9,000. Having signed for them, he is responsible. Grover would call the police, but the doctor prevents him. A private detective is acquainted with the facts, and they trace the thieves to San Diego, but there the clue is lost. Grover, anxious to establish himself in the doctor's good graces, determines to do a bit of detective work. He leaves for San Diego, and by accident, sees Doris, follows her, and learns that the thieves are planning to rob another jeweler. Accordingly, he informs the jeweler, and takes up a place in the store as a clerk. Doris enters shortly afterward, looks at some diamonds, and cleverly conceals one under the counter with chewing gum. The loss discovered. She is searched, but nothing is found. Then Jim arrives for his part in the theft. He leans against the counter, and deftly removes the diamond. But Grover is watchful this time, and the two thieves are soon in the coils of the law. The other diamonds are found on Jim and restored to Grover. At home, the jeweler is demanding the diamonds or his money when Grover comes in and saves the doctor's integrity. The doctor gladly consents to Grover marrying Ruth. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Lee Shumway Dr. John Hawthorne (as Leon C. Shumway) Dr. John Hawthorne (as Leon C. Shumway) See fewer	Go-Get-'Em, Haines (1936)
Francelia Billington Ruth Hawthorne - John's Daughter Ruth Hawthorne - John's Daughter See fewer	The Mounted Stranger (1930)
George Routh Jim Clowes Jim Clowes See fewer	While the Children Slept (1913)
Adelaide Bronti The Nurse The Nurse See fewer	Saved from the Harem (1915)
Robert N. Bradbury Dr. Grover (as Ronald Bradbury) Dr. Grover (as Ronald Bradbury) See fewer	The Lucky Texan (1934)
Helen Wolcott Doris Doris See fewer	Diane of the Follies (1916)