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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR1912United States of America

The Little Shut-in

Synopsis

His home was a dreary room in a basement; he was hopelessly crippled; his widowed mother was just able to keep their home together by steady work as a washerwoman; and he had no toys or other boys to play with. Despite his sickness and poverty the little shut-in was a cheery chap, and invented games of his own.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 17, 1912

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lucius Henderson
Original Title
The Little Shut-in
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Thanhouser Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lucius Henderson

Department Leadership Roster

Lucius Henderson

Lucius Henderson

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Little Shut-in.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Shut-in

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Little Shut-in about?

His home was a dreary room in a basement; he was hopelessly crippled; his widowed mother was just able to keep their home together by steady work as a washerwoman; and he had no toys or other boys to play with. Despite his sickness and poverty the little shut-in was a cheery chap, and invented games of his own.

Who directed The Little Shut-in?

The Little Shut-in was directed by Lucius Henderson.

Who stars in The Little Shut-in?

The principal cast of The Little Shut-in includes Marie Eline, William Russell.

When was The Little Shut-in released and how long is it?

The Little Shut-in was released in 1912 with a total runtime of Unknown.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Shut-in?

The Little Shut-in holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).