The House of Darkness - 1913

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.

17min
1913
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.1/10

Cast

Charles Hill Mailes profile pictureCharles Hill MailesThe Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)
Claire McDowell profile pictureClaire McDowellThe Doctor's Wife
Lillian Gish profile pictureLillian GishThe Nurse
Robert Harron profile pictureRobert HarronAsylum Guard
Christy Cabanne profile pictureChristy CabanneAttack Victim
William Elmer profile pictureWilliam ElmerAsylum Guard

About The House of Darkness

The House of Darkness 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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 17min

Extra details

Original Title: The House of Darkness
Original Language: English
Directed By: D.W. Griffith
Production Companies
Biograph Company