Movie Description
The Thief and the Book
(1914)Overview
Young thief “The Bat” to distract an old bookseller, while his partner, “The Fly,” robs the till, purchases a book at random. Later, after a chase and escape to the Devil's Roost, Old Meg's refuge for thieves, he takes the book from his pocket and is about to throw it aside when the title attracts him, "Electricity Made Simple." Intrigued, the volume opens a new life to him and in time enables him to rescue the bookseller’s daughter Bess when she falls into trouble.
Featured Crew
Cast
The Bat
The Fly
Bess Jones
Mr. Jones - Bess's Grandfather
Old Meg
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Facts
Original TitleThe Thief and the Book
Status Released
Release Information
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1914-01-24
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 20m
Production CompaniesMajestic Motion Picture Company
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
