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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 15 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (10 votes) |
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The film constructs a tense drama at the intersection of crime and familial conflict, relying on the classic biblical tale of Cain and Abel. It explores two types of guilt—premeditated and circumstantial—through the economical language of early silent cinema.
What lingers after viewing is a moral quandary about the chain reaction of deceit and the precarious nature of justice. The intruder's plight becomes a mirror for our own judgments. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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With dimmed lights and a period-appropriate silent film score for full immersion.
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