The House of Darkness (1913)
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.

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Lionel Barrymore Lionel Barrymore As: The Doctor
Charles Hill Mailes Charles Hill Mailes As: The Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)
Claire McDowell Claire McDowell As: The Doctor's Wife
Lillian Gish Lillian Gish As: The Nurse
Robert Harron Robert Harron As: Asylum Guard
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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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Certification: NR

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Genres: Drama

Language: No Language

Release Date: 10 May 1913

Country: US

Runtime: 17m

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Company: Biograph Company

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Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Doctor

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

The Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

The Doctor's Wife

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

The Nurse

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

Asylum Guard

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne

Attack Victim

William Elmer

William Elmer

Asylum Guard

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