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A Thief Catcher is a one-reel 1914 American comedy film, produced by Mack Sennett for his Keystone film company, directed by Ford Sterling,[1] and starring Sterling, Mack Swain, Edgar Kennedy, and Charles Chaplin[2][3] as a policeman.
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| Directed by | Ford Sterling |
| Produced by | Mack Sennett |
| Starring | Ford Sterling Mack Swain Edgar Kennedy Charles Chaplin |
| Distributed by | Keystone Studios |
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Running time | 1 reel c. 7 min, 35 sec |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English (Original titles) |
Cast
- Ford Sterling: Chief
- Charles Chaplin: Policeman (uncredited)
- William Hauber: Policeman (uncredited)
- George Jeske: Policeman (uncredited)
- Edgar Kennedy: Crook (uncredited)
- Rube Miller:Policeman (uncredited)
- Mack Swain: Crook (uncredited)
Synopsis
Three armed burglars stop atop an embankment to divide the loot from a recent crime. When one of the men complains about how the shares are split, a fight erupts. The complainer is eventually pushed over the embankment by the other two thieves. By chance, a police chief (Ford Sterling) who was out with his dog and his camera, takes a photo of the burglars. They spot him and pursue him. Eventually the police chief flees unknowingly to a barn which the burglars have been using as their hideout. The police chief appears to be cornered in the barn but he dispatches a note with his dog who takes it to police headquarters. The bumbling police force arrives and eventually captures the burglars, but not without considerable difficulty.
Charlie Chaplin briefly appears as one of the policemen about two-thirds of the way through the film.
Preservation status
The film was believed lost and Chaplin's appearance unknown until a vintage 16mm print was discovered by director / film historian Paul E. Gierucki in 2010 at a Michigan antique sale.[4][5] Chaplin had, however, claimed in interviews that he had played a bit-role as a policeman while at Keystone Studios.[6]
See also
- List of American films of 1914
- Charlie Chaplin filmography
- List of rediscovered films
References
- Allen, Nick (July 16, 2010). "Long lost Charlie Chaplin film found at antiques fair". The Daily Telegraph.
- Larotonda, Matthew (July 18, 2010). "Lost Charlie Chaplin Silent Film Re-Debuts 96 Years Later at Virginia Movie Festival". ABC News.
- Zongker, Brett (July 15, 2010). "Long-Lost Chaplin Film to Debut at Va. Festival". The Associated Press.
- Brunsting, Joshua (June 8, 2010). "Charlie Chaplin Film Found At An Antique Sale, Once Thought Lost". The Criterion Cast. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
- "Progressive Silent Film List: A Thief Catcher". Silent Era. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- "Cinecon 46: Lost Chaplin Film". cinecon.org. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
External links
- A Thief Catcher at IMDb
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На других языках
- [en] A Thief Catcher
[ru] Охотник за грабителями
«Охотник за грабителями» (англ. A Thief Catcher) — короткометражный американский фильм 1914 года, созданный Маком Сеннетом на собственной киностудии «Keystone Studios». Режиссёр Форд Стерлинг. В фильме снимались Форд Стерлинг, Мак Суэйн, Эдгар Кеннеди и Чарли Чаплин (в эпизодической роли полицейского)[1].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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