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Boosting is a Business
“Five Finger Discounts”
6.0 / 10• 1960• 21m•NR• English
CrimeDocumentaryHistory
Storyline
Demonstration of shoplifting methods. With the Cooperation and Assistance of Berkeley, California Police Department and Berkeley Police Reserve; Addison H. Fording, Chief of Police; J.F. Hink & Son Department Store, L.W. Hink, President. Technical Assistance: Wm. P. Beall, Lieutenant; E.A. Skells, Sergeant, Berkeley Police DepartmentGeorge Jelten, Director of Visual Merchandising, J.F. Hink and Son. Director of Photography: John L. Siegle. Sound: Walter D. Porep. Narration: John E. Pedersen.
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Boosting is a Business is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
