A Thief Catcher
Synopsis
Two criminals chase a plainclothes policeman who, while taking out his dog, witnesses their crime.
Top Cast
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Ford Sterling
Suspicious John
Edgar Kennedy
Crook (uncredited)
Mack Swain
Crook (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin
Cop (uncredited)
George Jeske
Cop (uncredited)
Rube Miller
Cop (uncredited)
William Hauber
Cop (uncredited)
Phyllis Allen
Woman Hanging Out Washing (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Sterling
- Original Title
- A Thief Catcher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Sterling
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Sterling
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Thief Catcher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Thief Catcher about?
Two criminals chase a plainclothes policeman who, while taking out his dog, witnesses their crime.
Who directed A Thief Catcher?
A Thief Catcher was directed by Ford Sterling.
Who stars in A Thief Catcher?
The principal cast of A Thief Catcher includes Ford Sterling, Edgar Kennedy, Mack Swain, Charlie Chaplin, George Jeske.
When was A Thief Catcher released and how long is it?
A Thief Catcher was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Thief Catcher?
A Thief Catcher holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).