An Unseen Enemy(1912)
TRAGEDY AND TORMENT...INNOCENCE ASSAILED...An Exceptional Photoplay
An Unseen Enemy Synopsis
The physician's death orphans his two adolescent daughters. Their older brother is able to convert some of the doctor's small estate to cash. But it is late in the day, and with the banks closed he stores the money in his father's household safe. The slatternly housekeeper, aware of the money, enlists a criminal acquaintance to crack the safe. She attempts to get into the adjacent room where the sisters tremble in fear, but finds that the door is locked. The drunken housekeeper menaces them by brandishing a gun through a hole in the wall.
An Unseen Enemy (1912) is a drama and thriller film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on September 9, 1912 with a runtime of 16m. It stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Harron and Elmer Booth. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- Edward Acker
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
An Unseen Enemy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lillian Gish
as Eldest Sister
Dorothy Gish
as Youngest Sister
Robert Harron
as The Boyfriend
Elmer Booth
as The Brother
Grace Henderson
as The Maid
Harry Carey
as The Safecracker
Adolph Lestina
as In Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Walter Miller
as The Brother's Friend (uncredited)
Antonio Moreno
as On Bridge (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Edward Acker.
Explore more Drama titles
An Unseen Enemy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 31 ratings.
You may also like
A Kiss Before Dying
1956
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
Plunder Road
1957
Space/Time
2025
Greed
1924
Airport
1970
Pickup on South Street
1953
Cigarettes & Coffee
1993
Witness to Murder
1954
Sorcerer
1977
Madame X
1966
The Unholy Three
1925
The Deep End of the Ocean
1999
Conflict
1945
Fast Girls
2012
The Truth About Emanuel
2013
The Mirror Crack'd
1980
Perfect Sisters
2014
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
The Natural
1984
Movies similar to An Unseen Enemy
Maria of the Sea
1930
Anxiety
2023
The Sins of Love
1929
The Younger Generation
1929
Ocean's Eleven
1960
Caché
2005
Reservoir Dogs
1992
Casino
1995
Good People
2014
Incest
1929
The Man With The White Mask
2023
The Birth of a Nation
1915
Apollo 13
1995
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927
People on Sunday
1930
Curiosity
2009
Carmen
1921
The Swimmers
2022
Greed
1924
The Virgin Suicides
2000
An Unseen Enemy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An Unseen Enemy online?
+
An Unseen Enemy (1912) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in An Unseen Enemy?
+
The main cast of An Unseen Enemy (1912) includes Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Harron, Elmer Booth and Grace Henderson. 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 An Unseen Enemy released?
+
An Unseen Enemy was released on September 9, 1912 and runs for 16m.
Is An Unseen Enemy worth watching?
+
An Unseen Enemy (1912) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.