The House with Closed Shutters (1910)
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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. WalthallCharles Randolph - The Confederate Soldier
Grace HendersonThe Randolph's Mother
Dorothy WestAgnes Randolph - Charles' Sister
Joseph GraybillAgnes's Second Suitor
Charles WestAgnes's First SuitorWilliam J. ButlerThe Colored Servant (as W. J. Butler)
Edwin AugustVerner ClargesIn Lee's TentJohn T. DillonOn Porch / At Farewell / In Lee's Tent (as Jack Dillon)Gladys EganOn Porch / At FarewellFrank EvansIn Lee's Tent
Francis J. GrandonIn Lee's TentMovie DNA
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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...
How long is The House with Closed Shutters?
The House with Closed Shutters has a runtime of 16 minutes.