The Burglar’s Dilemma

Dec 16, 1912

0h 15m

★ 5.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

American Mutoscope & Biograph

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Cast

The Householder

Lionel Barrymore

The Householder's Weakling Brother

Henry B. Walthall

Young Burglar

Robert Harron

Older Crook

Harry Carey

The Butler

Adolph Lestina

Birthday Wellwisher

Lillian Gish

Birthday Wellwisher

Dorothy Gish

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