The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1912, The Burglar’s Dilemma is a drama and crime film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Burglar’s Dilemma stars Lionel Barrymore as The Householder, Henry B. Walthall as The Householder's Weakling Brother, Adolph Lestina as The Butler and Harry Carey as Older Crook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Burglar’s Dilemma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burglar’s Dilemma page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burglar’s Dilemma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burglar’s Dilemma (1912)?
- In US, The Burglar’s Dilemma is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burglar’s Dilemma worth watching?
- The Burglar’s Dilemma holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burglar’s Dilemma?
- The Burglar’s Dilemma stars Lionel Barrymore, Henry B. Walthall, Adolph Lestina, Harry Carey and Dorothy Gish.
- When was The Burglar’s Dilemma released?
- The Burglar’s Dilemma was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.