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  • The Burglar's Dilemma (1912)
  • Short | 15 min | Short, Drama
The Burglar's Dilemma (1912)
Short | 15 min | Short, Drama

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 young intruder with murder. How can the burglar...See moreIn 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 young intruder with murder. How can the burglar prove his innocence? Written by Thomas McWilliams See less
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Updated Dec 16, 1912

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Dec 16, 1912 (United States)

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Lionel Barrymore
The Author The Author   See fewer
Henry B. Walthall
The Author's Weakling Brother The Author's Weakling Brother   See fewer
Robert Harron
The Young Burglar The Young Burglar   See fewer
Harry Carey
The Older Crook The Older Crook   See fewer
Lillian Gish
Birthday Wellwisher Birthday Wellwisher   See fewer
Dorothy Gish
Birthday Wellwisher Birthday Wellwisher   See fewer
Charles West
The Doctor (as Charles H. West) The Doctor (as Charles H. West)   See fewer
Adolph Lestina
The Butler The Butler   See fewer
Frank Evans
The Policeman The Policeman   See fewer
Gertrude Bambrick
Birthday Wellwisher Birthday Wellwisher   See fewer
John T. Dillon
Interrogating Detective Interrogating Detective   See fewer
Madge Kirby
Birthday Wellwisher Birthday Wellwisher   See fewer
J. Jiquel Lanoe
Birthday Wellwisher Birthday Wellwisher   See fewer
Alfred Paget
Interrogating Detective Interrogating Detective   See fewer
W.C. Robinson
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Bud Ross
Birthday Wellwisher Birthday Wellwisher   See fewer
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