A Burglar's Mistake

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

Cast

Harry Solter as Henry Newman
Charles Inslee as Dick Folsom
Marion Leonard as Mrs. Newman
Adele DeGarde as One of the Children
Robert Harron as The Messenger
Raymond Hatton as At Folsom's / Secretary
Arthur V. Johnson as Policeman
David Miles as At Folsom's
Owen Moore as At Folsom's
Herbert Prior as Policeman
Gertrude Robinson as One of the Children
Mack Sennett as At Folsom's / Policeman
Dorothy West as One of the Children

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."