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Movie poster: Stop Thief! (1901)
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Stop Thief!

1901 · 2 min Crime Comedy
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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