A Thief Catcher
| A Thief Catcher | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Ford Sterling |
| Produced by | Mack Sennett |
| Starring |
Ford Sterling Mack Swain Edgar Kennedy Charles Chaplin |
| Distributed by | Keystone Studios |
Release dates |
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Running time |
1 reel 5 min, 47 sec |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent film English (Original titles) |
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. Chaplin had claimed in interviews that he had played a bit-role as a policeman while at Keystone Studios.[4]
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)
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.[5][6]
See also
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.
- ↑ "Cinecon 46: Lost Chaplin Film". cinecon.org. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ↑ 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.