This short feature is reasonably entertaining, and its not bad for being one of the earlier efforts at telling a fictional story on film. While the story is simple, and the actors are clearly enthusiastic amateurs, the setting works all right, and it has plenty of energy to it.
The story shows a succession of passers-by who take on "The Burglar On the Roof", with varying degrees of effectiveness. It seems to be played for laughs rather than for suspense, and there are a couple of amusing moments during the skirmish.
By the standards of short features made 5-10 years later, this one would not be very impressive, but at the time it was made, there was very little experience to draw from for those who wanted to make even the simplest of narrative movies. If nothing else, this one has a place in history as a pioneering effort.
The story shows a succession of passers-by who take on "The Burglar On the Roof", with varying degrees of effectiveness. It seems to be played for laughs rather than for suspense, and there are a couple of amusing moments during the skirmish.
By the standards of short features made 5-10 years later, this one would not be very impressive, but at the time it was made, there was very little experience to draw from for those who wanted to make even the simplest of narrative movies. If nothing else, this one has a place in history as a pioneering effort.