The House of Darkness
1913, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 10 May 1913
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jere F. Looney
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The House of Darkness runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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The House of Darkness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The House of Darkness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 May 1913. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The House of Darkness?
The House of Darkness (1913) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Lionel Barrymore, Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell.