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An Unseen Enemy (1912)

Movie ★ 5.6 16 min

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.

D.W. Griffith Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 9, 1912
Runtime
16 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0002553
Language
Studio
American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

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Frequently asked questions

What is An Unseen Enemy 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 directed An Unseen Enemy?
An Unseen Enemy was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in An Unseen Enemy?
An Unseen Enemy stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Harron, Elmer Booth.
When was An Unseen Enemy released?
An Unseen Enemy is a 1912 drama film.
Where can I watch An Unseen Enemy?
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