Overview

Griffith intercuts between the lives of two couples married on the same day. One couple is rich, the other poor. Time passes, and in desperation over joblessness, the poor husband attempts to burgle a home, only to be captured at gunpoint by the mistress of the house. It is the home of the rich couple. While holding the poor intruder at gunpoint, the rich wife accidentally discovers evidence implicating her own husband in a bribery scheme.

Cast

Charles West, Dorothy Bernard, Edwin August, Blanche Sweet, Frank Evans, William A. Carroll, Frank Opperman, Kate Bruce

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What is "One Is Business, the Other Crime" about?

Griffith intercuts between the lives of two couples married on the same day. One couple is rich, the other poor. Time passes, and in desperation over joblessness, the poor husband attempts to burgle a home, only to be captured at gunpoint by the mistress of the house. It is the home of the rich couple. While holding the poor intruder at gunpoint, the rich wife accidentally discovers evidence implicating her own husband in a bribery scheme.

When was "One Is Business, the Other Crime" released?

One Is Business, the Other Crime was released in 1912.

Who stars in "One Is Business, the Other Crime"?

The cast includes Charles West, Dorothy Bernard, Edwin August, Blanche Sweet.