The House of Silence
“"DO YOU RELIZE THE DANGER YOU ARE IN?"”
Synopsis
A wealthy young criminologist Marcel Leviget is seen forcibly dragging his fellow clubman Dr. Rogers into a House of Ill Repute. In one of the back bedrooms of the bawdy house, an old friend of Marcel's, a prominent attorney, lies near death. Dr. Rogers is also acquainted with the dying attorney, and while Marcel's back is turned, Rogers discovers a distinctively designed hatpin embedded in the patient's heart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Elwyn Alfred Barron, Margaret Turnbull
- Original Title
- The House of Silence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Elwyn Alfred Barron, Margaret Turnbull
Henry Kotani
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Turnbull
Writer
Donald Crisp
Director
Henry Kotani
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of Silence
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What is The House of Silence about?
A wealthy young criminologist Marcel Leviget is seen forcibly dragging his fellow clubman Dr. Rogers into a House of Ill Repute. In one of the back bedrooms of the bawdy house, an old friend of Marcel's, a prominent attorney, lies near death. Dr. Rogers is also acquainted with the dying attorney, and while Marcel's back is turned, Rogers discovers a distinctively designed hatpin embedded in the patient's heart.
Who directed The House of Silence?
The House of Silence was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in The House of Silence?
The principal cast of The House of Silence includes Wallace Reid, Ann Little, Adele Farrington, Winter Hall, Ernest Joy.
When was The House of Silence released and how long is it?
The House of Silence was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The House of Silence based on a book or true story?
The House of Silence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elwyn Alfred Barron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House of Silence?
The House of Silence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).