The Burglar’s Dilemma

The Burglar’s Dilemma

1912
★★★☆☆ 5.3/10
⏱️ 15 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
DramaCrime
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.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

IndieFlix

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

Crew

Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Lionel Barrymore

Production

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Keywords

jealousyburglarburglarysilent filmguilty conscienceintrudercrisis of consciencejealous brotherwrongly accusedhouse intruder