Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1912 · 15m

The Burglar’s Dilemma

The Burglar’s Dilemma poster
Director
D.W. Griffith
Cast
Lionel Barrymore as The Householder Henry B. Walthall as The Householder's Weakling Brother Robert Harron as Young Burglar Harry Carey as Older Crook Adolph Lestina as The Butler Lillian Gish as Birthday Wellwisher
Crew
Billy Bitzer — Director of Photography Lionel Barrymore — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
jealousyburglarburglarysilent filmguilty conscienceintrudercrisis of consciencejealous brotherwrongly accused
Key Collaborators
D.W. Griffith Director Billy Bitzer Director of Photography Lionel Barrymore Writer
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