The House with Closed Shutters
Synopsis
During the Civil War a young soldier loses his nerve in battle and runs away to his home to hide; his sister puts on his uniform, takes her brother's place in the battle, and is killed. Their mother, not wanting the shameful truth to become known, closes all the shutters (hence the film's title) and keeps her son's presence a secret for many years, though two boyhood chums stumble upon the truth...
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Henry B. Walthall
Charles Randolph - The Confederate Soldier
Grace Henderson
The Randolph's Mother
Dorothy West
Agnes Randolph - Charles' Sister
Joseph Graybill
Agnes's Second Suitor
Charles West
Agnes's First Suitor
William J. Butler
The Colored Servant
Edwin August
Verner Clarges
In Lee's Tent
John T. Dillon
On Porch / At Farewell / In Lee's Tent
Gladys Egan
On Porch / At Farewell
Frank Evans
In Lee's Tent
Francis J. Grandon
In Lee's Tent
Alfred Paget
On Porch / At Farewell
Mabel Van Buren
On Porch / At Farewell
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1910
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmett C. Hall
- Original Title
- The House with Closed Shutters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Emmett C. Hall
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Emmett C. Hall
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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War: American Civil War
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House with Closed Shutters
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What is The House with Closed Shutters about?
During the Civil War a young soldier loses his nerve in battle and runs away to his home to hide; his sister puts on his uniform, takes her brother's place in the battle, and is killed. Their mother, not wanting the shameful truth to become known, closes all the shutters (hence the film's title) and keeps her son's presence a secret for many years, though two boyhood chums stumble upon the truth...
Who directed The House with Closed Shutters?
The House with Closed Shutters was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The House with Closed Shutters?
The principal cast of The House with Closed Shutters includes Henry B. Walthall, Grace Henderson, Dorothy West, Joseph Graybill, Charles West.
When was The House with Closed Shutters released and how long is it?
The House with Closed Shutters was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 16m.