The Kleptomaniac (1905)

The Kleptomaniac

1905

Crime

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. Both women are taken to the police station and then into court, to see what penalty each of them must face.

Credits

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Cast

Aline Boyd as The Kleptomaniac, Mrs. Banker

Ann Egleston as The Thief

George Voijere as Superintendent, Department Store

Helen Courtney as Justice

Jane Stewart as Female Detective

Phineas Nairs as Store Detective

Will S. Rising as Police Court Judge