The House of Darkness

The House of Darkness

The House of Darkness

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The House of Darkness

1913

0h 17m

5.0(13 votes)

Drama

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.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Lionel Barrymore

The Doctor

Lionel Barrymore

Acting

Charles Hill Mailes

The Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)

Charles Hill Mailes

Acting

Claire McDowell

The Doctor's Wife

Claire McDowell

Acting

Lillian Gish

The Nurse

Lillian Gish

Acting

Robert Harron

Asylum Guard

Robert Harron

Directing

Christy Cabanne

Attack Victim

Christy Cabanne

Acting

William Elmer

Asylum Guard

William Elmer

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