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An Unseen Enemy
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An Unseen Enemy

1912-09-09 · 16 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Thriller

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.

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Directors
D.W. Griffith
Production companies
Biograph Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lillian GishLillian GishEldest Sister
Dorothy GishDorothy GishYoungest Sister
Robert HarronRobert HarronThe Boyfriend
Elmer BoothElmer BoothThe Brother
Grace HendersonGrace HendersonThe Maid
Harry CareyHarry CareyThe Safecracker
Adolph LestinaAdolph LestinaIn Boardinghouse (uncredited)
Walter MillerWalter MillerThe Brother's Friend (uncredited)
Antonio MorenoAntonio MorenoOn Bridge (uncredited)

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