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The House of Darkness
The House of Darkness
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The House of Darkness

1913
17m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1913

Runtime

17m

Storyline

A potentially violent patient in an insane asylum is calmed when he hears a nurse playing the piano. But shortly afterwards he breaks free, eludes his pursuers, and acquires a gun. He soon comes to a house where a young wife is home alone, and there is a tense confrontation.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
17m
May 10, 1913
Languages
No Language
Director
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Production
Biograph Company
Biograph Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Doctor

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

The Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

The Doctor's Wife

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

The Nurse

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

Asylum Guard

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne

Attack Victim

William Elmer

William Elmer

Asylum Guard

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