I watched this film on a DVD that was rammed with short films from the period. I didn't watch all of them as the main problem with these type of things that their value is more in their historical novelty value rather than entertainment. So to watch them you do need to be put in the correct context so that you can keep this in mind and not watch it with modern eyes. With the Primitives & Pioneers DVD collection though you get nothing to help you out, literally the films are played one after the other (the main menu option is "play all") for several hours. With this it is hard to understand their relevance and as an educational tool it falls down as it leaves the viewer to fend for themselves, which I'm sure is fine for some viewers but certainly not the majority. What it means is that the DVD saves you searching the web for the films individually by putting them all in one place but that's about it.
Worth remembering the role that Britain had in the development of silent cinema and this impressive film is one way to remember it. This is a chase film about a botched robbery (100 years later and we're still making 'em!) that goes across rooftops, streets and train stations. It is quite thrilling even now to watch and I imagine back in the day it must have been quite something to have seen this action movie that runs to five minutes. Technically it is impressive and the selection, framing and editing of shots makes the film flow really well.
It won't amaze modern viewers but to help put it in perspective think about how the Bourne films have gripped and thrilled audiences with their movement and action now imagine the impact this must have had on viewers back when it came out. Impressive.