
The Thieving Hand
Produced by Vitagraph Company of America
A whimsical early silent comedy about a prosthetic arm with a mind of its own, built on physical gags and the absurdity of an inanimate object causing mischief.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is The Thieving Hand sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is The Thieving Hand scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Thieving Hand end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Thieving Hand easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Thieving Hand violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Thieving Hand
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Thieving Hand
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Thieving Hand, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Thieving Hand, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Thieving Hand, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































