
Stop Thief
“From the play that stole the public's heart!”
Synopsis
When Jack Dougan and Snatcher Nell, partners in crime as well as love, decide to purloin the gifts at the wedding of Madge Carr to James Cluney, Nell poses as a maid to gain entrance to the household. Soon after, articles begin to disappear and Madge's father, a kleptomaniac, begins to feel guilty, while the groom almost suspects himself.
Top Cast
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August 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlyle Moore, Charles Kenyon
- Original Title
- Stop Thief
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Carlyle Moore, Charles Kenyon
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Beaumont
Director
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Stop Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stop Thief about?
When Jack Dougan and Snatcher Nell, partners in crime as well as love, decide to purloin the gifts at the wedding of Madge Carr to James Cluney, Nell poses as a maid to gain entrance to the household. Soon after, articles begin to disappear and Madge's father, a kleptomaniac, begins to feel guilty, while the groom almost suspects himself.
Who directed Stop Thief?
Stop Thief was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in Stop Thief?
The principal cast of Stop Thief includes Tom Moore, Hazel Daly, Irene Rich, Kate Lester, Molly Malone.
When was Stop Thief released and how long is it?
Stop Thief was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stop Thief?
Stop Thief holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
