The story explores the , contrasting Julna's noble heritage with his life in the criminal underworld. It touches on themes of:
: Dreiser's original tale often focused on the contrast between the extravagant wealth of the ruling class and the poverty of the common people. The Prince Who Was a Thief
The story is based on a short story by American naturalist writer . The narrative follows Julna (Curtis), a rightful prince who was kidnapped as an infant. Instead of assassinating the child as ordered by his wicked uncle, the master thief Yussef (Everett Sloane) raises Julna as his own, training him to become the city's most skilled thief. The story explores the , contrasting Julna's noble