The House with Closed Shutters
1910, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
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...
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- 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 Suitor
- William J. ButlerThe Colored Servant
- Edwin AugustCast
- Verner ClargesIn Lee's Tent
- John T. DillonOn Porch / At Farewell / In Lee's Tent
- Gladys EganOn Porch / At Farewell
- Frank EvansIn Lee's Tent
- Francis J. GrandonIn Lee's Tent
Details
- Released
- 8 August 1910
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Emmett C. Hall
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The House with Closed Shutters runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is The House with Closed Shutters on?
The House with Closed Shutters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 August 1910. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House with Closed Shutters?
If you liked The House with Closed Shutters, try Jacknife, Field of Lost Shoes, Behold a Pale Horse.
Who directed The House with Closed Shutters?
The House with Closed Shutters (1910) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Henry B. Walthall, Grace Henderson, Dorothy West.