The House of Darkness (1913): Cast
The House of Darkness is a 1913 short drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Lionel Barrymore as The Doctor, Claire McDowell and Robert Harron. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Biograph Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The House of Darkness About?
The premise of The House of Darkness without spoilers.
A volatile patient confined to an insane asylum finds a fleeting sense of calm when a nurse plays the piano, but he soon overpowers his guards, breaks out and arms himself with a gun. He tracks down a remote house where a young wife is alone, leading to a tense, dangerous confrontation that threatens both their lives.
The House of Darkness Cast & Characters
Lionel Barrymore leads the cast as The Doctor, with Claire McDowell as The Doctor's Wife and Robert Harron as Asylum Guard. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Lionel Barrymore as The Doctor
- Claire McDowell as The Doctor's Wife
- Robert Harron as Asylum Guard
- Lillian Gish as The Nurse
Also Starring in The House of Darkness
· 3 more- Charles Hill Mailes The Lunatic (The Unfortunate Patient)
- Christy Cabanne Attack Victim
- William Elmer Asylum Guard
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
Seen The House of Darkness?
The House of Darkness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The House of Darkness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The House of Darkness?
The House of Darkness runs 17 minutes.
When was The House of Darkness released?
The House of Darkness was released on May 10, 1913.
Who directed The House of Darkness?
The House of Darkness was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of The House of Darkness?
The House of Darkness stars Lionel Barrymore as The Doctor, Claire McDowell as The Doctor's Wife and Robert Harron as Asylum Guard, among 7 credited actors.
Does The House of Darkness have a post-credit scene?
No. The House of Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
