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This picture is timely and the advertising given the customs inspectors in New York recently should help it. It is the story of a "sleeper" trunk, which means one that seems to have no owner, a method used by smugglers to get their goods into this country illegally. Along with the story of the trunk goes the love story of a young customs inspector which grows out of it, including the melodramatic attempt upon his life by the smugglers' agents, and other interesting details which never fail to please an audience. Not the least interesting arc the excellent views of New York harbor which appear in the different scenes. Through the country these views should furnish a good idea of how New York harbor looks and those who are familiar with it will enjoy the reproduction quite as much. The firm has made a success with this. There is plenty of dash and go to it, relying upon the melodramatic features of the story to create a feeling of interest on the part of those who see the picture. The photography shows a distinct improvement in photographic quality, which is pleasing to all lovers of good clear work. - The Moving Picture World, October 16, 1909