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Feature film — 1912

The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912)

5.30h 15mDrama — 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.

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American Mutoscope & Biograph

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Director: D.W. Griffith

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Cast & crew

Lionel Barrymore as The Householder

Lionel Barrymore

The Householder

Henry B. Walthall as The Householder's Weakling Brother

Henry B. Walthall

The Householder's Weakling Brother

Robert Harron as Young Burglar

Robert Harron

Young Burglar

Harry Carey as Older Crook

Harry Carey

Older Crook

Adolph Lestina as The Butler

Adolph Lestina

The Butler

Lillian Gish as Birthday Wellwisher

Lillian Gish

Birthday Wellwisher

Dorothy Gish as Birthday Wellwisher

Dorothy Gish

Birthday Wellwisher

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