The House with Closed Shutters (1910)

A Confederate soldier shames his mother and sister by going AWOL during battle. His sister takes his place, with tragic results, leaving him to live out his life in shame, hiding to protect his family name.

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Summary Details
Running Time17 min
GenresDrama Short War
FilmmakersRole
D.W. Griffith Director
Emmett C. Hall Writer
G.W. Bitzer Cinematographer
CastRole
Henry B. Walthall
Charles Randolph - The Confederate Soldier
Dorothy West
Agnes Randolph - Charles' Sister
Grace Henderson
The Randolph's Mother
Charles West
Agnes's First Suitor