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The Burglar’s Dilemma

191215 min 5.3 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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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Release / first air1912-12-16
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, Crime
DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterLionel Barrymore
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionAmerican Mutoscope & Biograph

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7 cast members
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreThe Householder
Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallThe Householder's Weakling Brother
Robert HarronRobert HarronYoung Burglar
Harry CareyHarry CareyOlder Crook
Adolph LestinaAdolph LestinaThe Butler
Lillian GishLillian GishBirthday Wellwisher
Dorothy GishDorothy GishBirthday Wellwisher

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#jealousy#burglar#burglary#silent film#guilty conscience#intruder#crisis of conscience#jealous brother#wrongly accused

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