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The Kleptomaniac
The Kleptomaniac
6.1
/10
28 Ratings

THE KLEPTOMANIAC

Directed by Edwin S. Porter
United States, 1905
Crime, Silent, Drama, Short

Synopsis

A well-dressed woman leaves her home and takes a carriage to a department store. While she is in the store, she steals several items, and is caught by store employees. Meanwhile, a poor woman with two small children steals a loaf of bread out of desperation, and she is quickly caught and arrested.

Synopsis

A well-dressed woman leaves her home and takes a carriage to a department store. While she is in the store, she steals several items, and is caught by store employees. Meanwhile, a poor woman with two small children steals a loaf of bread out of desperation, and she is quickly caught and arrested.