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The Burglar’s Dilemma

The Burglar’s Dilemma

★ 5.3/10•1912•15m•NR•Drama•Crime

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.

D.W. Griffith · Director

Lionel Barrymore · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime15m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 16, 1912

Actors

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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