Short film

A Thief Catcher

1914 · 12 min

A quick, silly silent romp with slapstick chases and a clever dog, easy to enjoy without much thought.

Overview: Two criminals chase a plainclothes policeman who, while taking out his dog, witnesses their crime.
How it feels: Light, absurd and campy. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Crime, deception, loyalty
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
deception
loyalty
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: single location
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none