The Thief and the Book

★ 8.0(1)191420m

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Good to know

Release date: 1914-01-24
Runtime: 20m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Majestic Motion Picture Company

About The Thief and the Book

The Thief and the Book is a 1914 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, starring Ernest Joy, Eugene Pallette and Billie West. It has a runtime of 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thief and the Book in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ernest Joy

The Bat

Eugene Pallette

The Fly

Billie West

Bess Jones

Josef Swickard

Mr. Jones - Bess's Grandfather

Carrie Clark Ward

Florence Crawford

Victory Bateman

Old Meg

D. Mitsoras

Themes & keywords

lost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Thief and the Book in Brazil?+

The Thief and the Book is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Thief and the Book on Netflix?+

The Thief and the Book is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is The Thief and the Book?+

The Thief and the Book has a runtime of 20 minutes (20 minutes).

Who stars in The Thief and the Book?+

The Thief and the Book stars Ernest Joy, Eugene Pallette, Billie West, Josef Swickard and Carrie Clark Ward.

When did The Thief and the Book come out?+

The Thief and the Book is a 1914 movie.

What genre is The Thief and the Book?+

The Thief and the Book is Crime and Drama film.