The Burglar’s Dilemma

Movie·1912·0h 15m

The Burglar’s Dilemma

Directed By

D.W. Griffith

Country

United States of America

Language

No Language

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The Story

In this latter day Cain and Abel story, a jealous brother strikes down his sibling just as a young burglar is about to enter the house. The jealous brother summons police, who then charge the intruder with murder.

Written By

Lionel Barrymore

Cinematography

Billy Bitzer

Themes

jealousyburglarburglarysilent filmguilty conscienceintrudercrisis of consciencejealous brotherwrongly accused

Production House

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Audience Score

53%

10 votes

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Timepass39%
Go for it32%
Perfection13%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Householder

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

The Householder's Weakling Brother

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

Young Burglar

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Older Crook

Adolph Lestina

Adolph Lestina

The Butler

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Birthday Wellwisher

Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gish

Birthday Wellwisher

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Crew

D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Director

Billy Bitzer

Billy Bitzer

Director of Photography

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Writer

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