Slippery Jim

The pickpocket, through a series of magical tricks, manages to evade the grasp of the law numerous times throughout the film.

Jim hops out of a body of water, magically constructs a flying bicycle, disappears into thin air, and takes the form of a snake.

Chomón's use of visual effects serve to create comedic moments between the chase and search by the police officers of the film looking for the pickpocket.

Chomón primarily uses special effects and narrative techniques[4] within the film to enhance his story telling.

His films The Haunted House and The Electric Hotel cemented his reputation as one of the most innovative filmmakers of the silent era.

This scene shows two police officers hiding behind a door to surprise the pickpocket. The pickpocket opens the door, leading it to flatten the two officers. This displays the stop-motion used heavily in the film to serve its comedic nature.