The Beggar's Deceit

Overview

A legless beggar with a sign around his neck saying "cripple" pushes himself slowly and laboriously on a trolley along the pavement, soliciting alms from sympathetic passers-by. A policeman gradually approaches from the distance. Feeling suspicious, he taps the beggar on the shoulder, whereupon the beggar leaps up in a panic and runs away on his perfectly functional legs. The policeman trips over the trolley before recovering his footing and setting off in pursuit.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 1, 1900

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Hepworth Picture Plays

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2002820