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Twin brothers' theatre act ends in store heist
In a private office James imitates actors while Billy helps in a prank. The duo’s acting leads to a missing two hundred dollars deposit, police involvement, and a mother’s shock. Jimmie is exposed. Billy appears innocent but is revealed as the same schemer. The boss relieves Jimmie of his job, recommending theater work instead.
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James
Jamies
Shea
Prince Karl
Billy
Miner’s
Broadway
Marconi
Europe
Bedelia
Jimmie
Coney Island
Tift, Howells & Co
Mulberry Street
Houston
Police
Picayune
Thomas
Billy-James
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Jimmie-Billy
Mr. Larkin