11 September 1905 Action, Crime 14 mins
The story of Charles Peace, one of Britain's most notorious criminals. Peace was an expert in cat burglary. The film reconstructs Peace's real-life leap from a train on his way to trial for the murder of Arthur Dyson.
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William Haggar Director
United Kingdom 11 September 1905
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1905 William Haggar and Sons.
