An Unseen Enemy (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1912, An Unseen Enemy is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 16 minutes. “TRAGEDY AND TORMENT...INNOCENCE ASSAILED...An Exceptional Photoplay” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. An Unseen Enemy stars Lillian Gish as Eldest Sister, Dorothy Gish as Youngest Sister, Robert Harron as The Boyfriend and Elmer Booth as The Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, An Unseen Enemy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Unseen Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Unseen Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Unseen Enemy (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Unseen Enemy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Unseen Enemy worth watching?
- An Unseen Enemy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Unseen Enemy?
- An Unseen Enemy stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Harron, Elmer Booth and Grace Henderson.
- When was An Unseen Enemy released?
- An Unseen Enemy was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.