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Thieves
Richard Barr, who lives in the suburbs of New York, and John Colville, honest directors of a dishonestly managed corporation, are fighting to save their own investments and those of small individual shareholders from ruin. They are holding a very important meeting that will last well into the night.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, ostracized by her wealthy family for marrying a poor man, finds herself in dire straits. When her husband falls ill, she is forced to resort to desperate measures to procure medicine, leading her to steal. This act of desperation ultimately brings her into conflict with the law and her own conscience.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, "Thieves" was likely appreciated for its dramatic narrative and acting, common characteristics that appealed to early 20th-century audiences. Contemporary reviews, if available, would have focused on its emotional impact and moral themes.
What Reviewers Say
Explored themes of poverty and desperation in early cinema.
Likely lauded for its emotional storytelling and performances typical of the era.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews from 1914 is unavailable.
Fun Fact
This film is considered lost, with no known copies existing today.
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