The Thieving Hand
Seen it?1908 | 6 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who loves a story about hope against the odds and anyone looking to switch off and smile. The walls close in, and so does the tension. Same wavelength as Take the Money and Run or 48 Hrs..
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 6 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1908: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
Behind the scenes
A few things you might not know about the making of The Thieving Hand.
According to Ryan Sweet, the plot has similarities to earlier stories that may have influenced the makers of the film.
InfluencesAnother possible influence according to Sweet was the popular song "The Steam Arm" from c. 1835, about an amputee fitted with a steam-powered limb that he can't control and that goes on a death and destruction rampage.
Influences
More like this
Take the Money and Run
Saturday SpecialAnother prison comedy that's easy to miss.
Bandits
Weeknight WatchAnother prison comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Big Stan Weeknight WatchAnother prison comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
48 Hrs. Saturday SpecialAnother prison comedy, and a Saturday Special.
Pulp Fiction
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed comedy.
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Cast & crew
- Paul PanzerMan Buying Artificial Limb (uncredited)