William Haggar

The Life of Charles Peace

William Haggar

Walter Haggar, Violet Haggar

The story of Charles Peace, one of Britain's most notorious criminals. Peace was an expert in cat burglary. The film reconstructs Peace's real-life leap from a train on his way to trial for the murder of Arthur Dyson.

A Desperate Poaching Affray

William Haggar

Sid Griffiths, Will Haggar Jr.

Three hunters surprise two poachers in the act. The hunters take umbrage and give chase over fences and through fields. The hunters fire away, but the poachers have guns as well, and a fight ensues with casualties for the hunters. Two cops appear and so do dogs as the chase continues. Will the poachers escape, or will they, like the game they were after, be trapped?

The Maid of Cefn Ydfa

William Haggar

Will Haggar Jr., Jenny Haggar

A lawyer tries to drown a thatcher to prevent his marriage to an heiress.

The Sheep Stealer

William Haggar

James Haggar Jr., James Haggar

James Haggar steals a sheep and is chased by the shepherds and the police.

The Bathers' Revenge

William Haggar

Boy swimmers upset a bench and throw lovers into a stream.

The Sign of the Cross

William Haggar

A prefect is converted to Christianity and dies in the arena with his lover.

Weary Willie and Tired Tim: The Gunpowder Plot

William Haggar

Tramps stick a hot poker in a barrel labelled beer but containing gunpowder.