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Arrest of a Pickpocket Film, April 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.1

Scope and Contents

Nitrate format. Short film by Robert Paul and Birt Acres in which a man is pursued by a constable, runs right across the picture, they struggle together and the policeman’s helmet is knocked off, then the pickpocket, by slipping out of his jacket, manages to escape, but runs into the arms of a sailor, with whose assistance he is arrested.

Dates

  • Creation: April 1895

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Only digitised copy is available to view by appointment in the NFCA reading room. Nitrate originals are not available to view. Film viewing equipment must be booked in advance.

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material.

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: English

Arrangement

Catalogued according to type

Physical Description

Original nitrate film, stored in BFI's specialist storage facility

Cultural context

Occupation

Topical

Repository Details

Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository

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