The Burglar’s Dilemma(1912)
The Burglar’s Dilemma 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.
The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912) is a drama and crime film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on December 16, 1912 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron and Harry Carey. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- Lionel Barrymore
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
- Status:
- Released
The Burglar’s Dilemma Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Lionel Barrymore.
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The Burglar’s Dilemma Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Burglar’s Dilemma – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burglar’s Dilemma online?
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The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Burglar’s Dilemma?
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The main cast of The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912) includes Lionel Barrymore, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Harry Carey and Adolph Lestina. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burglar’s Dilemma released?
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The Burglar’s Dilemma was released on December 16, 1912 and runs for 15m.
Is The Burglar’s Dilemma worth watching?
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The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.