Enter the mischievous world of early silent cinema with "Sleight and Sin: Diabolical Pickpocket (1908)", a visually inventive short by Spanish filmmaker Segundo de Chomón. Blending illusion, dark humor, and early special effects, this film showcases Chomón’s signature style — often compared to Georges Méliès — and his mastery of cinematic trickery.
More than a century old, this short captures a playful yet sinister portrayal of a cunning pickpocket whose sleight of hand borders on the supernatural. A must-see for lovers of classic cinema, film history, and early visual effects.
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