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The Burglar’s Dilemma

Dec 16, 1912 · 15m
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Drama
Crime

PLOT

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.

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CAST

Lionel Barrymore
The Householder
Henry B. Walthall
The Householder's Weakling Brother
Robert Harron
Young Burglar
Harry Carey
Older Crook
Adolph Lestina
The Butler
Lillian Gish
Birthday Wellwisher
Dorothy Gish
Birthday Wellwisher
Directed by D.W. Griffith

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country
US

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