A Burglar's Mistake

A Burglar's Mistake
Directed byD. W. Griffith
Written byD. W. Griffith
StarringHarry Solter
CinematographyG. W. Bitzer
Arthur Marvin
Distributed byBiograph Company
Release date
  • March 25, 1909 (1909-03-25)
Running time
15 minutes (one reel)
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent

A Burglar's Mistake is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith.[1] The film was released on March 25, 1909 by Biograph Company and was met with liked viewers. The film is presumed lost.

Cast

Reception

The film played alongside D. W. Griffith's 1909 film, Trying to Get Arrested at the Royal Theater in Bisbee, Arizona where it was praised in the local newspaper by the Royal's owner, who stated it was "one of the most intense drama's ever staged."[2]

References

  1. ^ "A Burglar's Mistake". Silent Era. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  2. ^ "Advertisement "At the Royal" describing program at the Royal Theater in Bisbee, Arizona, Bisbee Daily Review, 20 April 1909, p. 7, col. 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Library of Congress (LC), Washington, D.C. Retrieved 6 April 2021".
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