Stop Thief!
A lad from a butcher shop is carrying a tray laden with a roast or a leg of lamb. A hobo grabs it and runs. The boy gives chase, joined by dogs, as neighbors watch the spectacle. The hobo jumps into a large rain barrel, followed by the dogs.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1901 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Crime, Comedy |
| Director | James Williamson |
| Runtime | 2 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (35 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a comedic chase built on the contrast between the clumsy thief and his growing entourage of pursuers. It relies on the simplest premise, transforming a street scene into a dynamic visual attraction.
What lingers after viewing is the pure, unadulterated energy of the gag, where all narrative force is carried by the camera's follow. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: James Williamson
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Watch in good spirits as a curious street vignette from cinema's dawn.
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