Thou Shalt Not Steal
Synopsis
Mary Bruce is wooed by Lord Haverford but loves Roger Benton, her father's secretary. To finalize his marriage proposal, Lord Haverford offers her father a large sum of money and, being low on funds, Mr. Bruce accepts it, then places it in a safe. Horrified by her father's actions, Mary steals the cash from the safe that night, but on her way out is overcome by another thief whose wrist she bites in the ensuing tussle.
Top Cast
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Virginia Pearson
Mary Bruce
Claire Whitney
Madeleine
Eric Mayne
Henry Bruce
Mathilde Brundage
Mrs. Bruce
John Goldsworthy
Lord Haverford
Robert Elliott
Roger Benton
Martin Faust
Paul Lechmere
Lem F. Kennedy
Detective Farrell
Danny Sullivan
The Reporter
Mary Foy
Mrs. Jones
Victor De Linsky
The Valet
W. H. Burton
The Servant
Dan Mason
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Émile Gaboriau
- Original Title
- Thou Shalt Not Steal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Émile Gaboriau
Joseph Ruttenberg
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thou Shalt Not Steal
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What is Thou Shalt Not Steal about?
Mary Bruce is wooed by Lord Haverford but loves Roger Benton, her father's secretary. To finalize his marriage proposal, Lord Haverford offers her father a large sum of money and, being low on funds, Mr. Bruce accepts it, then places it in a safe. Horrified by her father's actions, Mary steals the cash from the safe that night, but on her way out is overcome by another thief whose wrist she bites in the ensuing tussle.
Who directed Thou Shalt Not Steal?
Thou Shalt Not Steal was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Thou Shalt Not Steal?
The principal cast of Thou Shalt Not Steal includes Virginia Pearson, Claire Whitney, Eric Mayne, Mathilde Brundage, John Goldsworthy.
When was Thou Shalt Not Steal released and how long is it?
Thou Shalt Not Steal was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.