The House of Darkness (1913)

  • NR
  • 05/10/1913 (US)
  • Drama
  • 17m

Overview

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.

Jere F. Looney

Writer

D.W. Griffith

Director

Cast

Lionel Barrymore's headshot

Lionel Barrymore

The Doctor
Charles Hill Mailes's headshot

Charles Hill Mailes

The Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)
Claire McDowell's headshot

Claire McDowell

The Doctor's Wife
Lillian Gish's headshot

Lillian Gish

The Nurse
Robert Harron's headshot

Robert Harron

Asylum Guard
Christy Cabanne's headshot

Christy Cabanne

Attack Victim
William Elmer's headshot

William Elmer

Asylum Guard

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