The Burglar’s Dilemma

The Burglar’s Dilemma

15 mins | Drama, Crime | Dec. 16, 1912

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.

The Burglar’s Dilemma

15 mins | Drama, Crime | Dec. 16, 1912

The Burglar’s Dilemma
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.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers American Mutoscope & Biograph
Original title The Burglar’s Dilemma
Directors D.W. Griffith
Writers Lionel Barrymore

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

Dorothy Gish

as Birthday Wellwisher