UNITED STATES · 1912

The Burglar’s Dilemma

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood fraternal conflict false accusation mistaken identity crime and justice biblical allegory
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.

Year1912
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
The Burglar’s Dilemma poster

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