The House of Darkness (1913)
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.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: May 10, 1913
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - The Doctor
- Charles Hill Mailes - The Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)
- Claire McDowell - The Doctor's Wife
- Lillian Gish - The Nurse
- Robert Harron - Asylum Guard
- Christy Cabanne - Attack Victim
- William Elmer - Asylum Guard
Screenplay
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Darkness about?
- 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.
- Who directed The House of Darkness?
- The House of Darkness was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The House of Darkness?
- The House of Darkness stars Lionel Barrymore, Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Christy Cabanne.
- How long is The House of Darkness?
- The House of Darkness has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The House of Darkness?
- The House of Darkness is a Drama film.
- Where was The House of Darkness produced?
- The House of Darkness was produced in United States of America.