The Thieving Hand
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The Thieving Hand

6.5 / 10 1908 6mNR English
Comedy

Storyline

A one-armed street peddler notices that a well-to-do man has dropped his ring. He returns it to him. The wealthy man is very grateful and, to show his appreciation, takes the peddler to a 'Limb Store', where he buys him a new arm. The recipient soon discovers that this new arm has a will of its own - causing him considerable embarrassment.

Cast & Crew

Paul Panzer

Paul Panzer

Man Buying Artificial Limb (uncredited)

Lead

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Thieving Hand is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker