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The Thieving Hand (1908): Cast

The Thieving Hand (1908) movie poster

The Thieving Hand is a 1908 short comedy directed by J. Stuart Blackton, starring Paul Panzer as Man Buying Artificial Limb (uncredited). It runs 6 minutes.

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The Thieving Hand (1908) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Thieving Hand About?

The premise of The Thieving Hand without spoilers.

A one‑armed street peddler spots a wealthy passerby who has dropped his ring and returns it. Grateful, the man escorts the peddler to a curious shop that sells artificial limbs and purchases a brand‑new arm for him. The peddler soon discovers the prosthetic acts on its own, leading to a series of awkward and embarrassing mishaps.

The Thieving Hand Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • ring
  • handicapped
  • hand
  • new york city
  • brooklyn new york city
  • surrealism
  • pencil
  • jewish stereotype
  • prosthetic limb
  • partially lost film
  • honesty
  • jail
+5 more
  • beggar
  • police
  • amputee
  • pawnbroker
  • theft
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Cast & crew

The Thieving Hand Cast & Characters

Paul Panzer plays Man Buying Artificial Limb (uncredited) in The Thieving Hand. Directed by J. Stuart Blackton.

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The Thieving Hand Also Known As

Also known as “A tolvaj kéz”.

Also known as
  • A tolvaj kéz

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The Thieving Hand FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Thieving Hand, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Thieving Hand?

The Thieving Hand runs 6 minutes.

When was The Thieving Hand released?

The Thieving Hand was released on February 1, 1908.

Who directed The Thieving Hand?

The Thieving Hand was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.

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Who is in the cast of The Thieving Hand?

The Thieving Hand stars Paul Panzer as Man Buying Artificial Limb (uncredited).

Does The Thieving Hand have a post-credit scene?

No. The Thieving Hand has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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