A Villainous Villain (1916)
The master crook steals the sweetheart of Sherlock, a great detective. Sherlock undertakes to recover her.
Top billed cast
Hughie MackSherlock Oomph, Detective
Patsy De ForestIda Dukkets
William SheaOld Man Dukkets
Eddie DunnGentleman Joe- Harry HammillThe Villain
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