Slippery Jim (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1909, Slippery Jim is a crime, comedy and fantasy film directed by Segundo de Chomón, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Pickpock is behind bars. But more elusive than Arsène Lupin, no chain resists him and he plays with policemen like a cat with mice. After having masterfully taken them for a ride, having brought them down to an effigy, he rolls them up and throws them out the window. But the policemen come back to life and the chase goes on. Pickpock, caught a second time, locked up behind heavy bars, finds a new way of escaping and imprisoning in turn the policemen.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Slippery Jim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slippery Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slippery Jim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slippery Jim (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slippery Jim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slippery Jim worth watching?
- Slippery Jim holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Slippery Jim released?
- Slippery Jim was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.