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The Burglar’s Dilemma

The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912)

December 16, 1912 (US) • Drama, Crime • 15m

Overview

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.

Director

D.W. Griffith

Top Billed

Lionel Barrymore

Keywords

jealousy burglar burglary silent film guilty conscience intruder crisis of conscience jealous brother wrongly accused
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Top Billed 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

Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith

Director

Billy Bitzer
Billy Bitzer

Director of Photography

Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore

Writer



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

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Revenue

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