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A Thief Catcher
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A Thief Catcher

1914-02-19 · 12 min · ★ 5.1

Comedy · Crime

Two criminals chase a plainclothes policeman who, while taking out his dog, witnesses their crime.

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Directors
Ford Sterling
Production companies
Keystone Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ford SterlingFord SterlingSuspicious John
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyCrook (uncredited)
Mack SwainMack SwainCrook (uncredited)
Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCop (uncredited)
George JeskeGeorge JeskeCop (uncredited)
Rube MillerRube MillerCop (uncredited)
William HauberCop (uncredited)
Phyllis AllenPhyllis AllenWoman Hanging Out Washing (uncredited)

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