The Crime and the Criminal is a 1912 Australian silent film directed by Alfred Rolfe.

[7] According to the Sydney Truth the film "deals with an intensely thrilling story, pictured with true melodramatic emphasis.

Local coloring is faithfully introduced, and % big sensation is provided in a realistic railway smash.

The jealous hatred of the unscrupulous criminal for bis successful brother provides a strong plot.

"[10] The Bulletin said the film "pulls the public leg to excess, and drags the long arm of coincidence out of joint and all reason.