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191016 minDrama, War

The House with Closed Shutters

Is The House with Closed Shutters a Hit or Flop?

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Is The House with Closed Shutters worth watching? With a rating of 5.3/10, this Drama, War film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The House with Closed Shutters Synopsis

During the Civil War a young soldier loses his nerve in battle and runs away to his home to hide; his sister puts on his uniform, takes her brother's place in the battle, and is killed. Their mother, not wanting the shameful truth to become known, closes all the shutters (hence the film's title) and keeps her son's presence a secret for many years, though two boyhood chums stumble upon the truth...

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Top Cast

Henry B. Walthall
Henry B. WalthallCharles Randolph - The Confederate Soldier
Grace Henderson
Grace HendersonThe Randolph's Mother
Dorothy West
Dorothy WestAgnes Randolph - Charles' Sister
Joseph Graybill
Joseph GraybillAgnes's Second Suitor
Charles West
Charles WestAgnes's First Suitor
William J. Butler
William J. ButlerThe Colored Servant
Edwin August
Edwin August
Verner Clarges
Verner ClargesIn Lee's Tent
John T. Dillon
John T. DillonOn Porch / At Farewell / In Lee's Tent
Gladys Egan
Gladys EganOn Porch / At Farewell

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The House with Closed Shutters worth watching?

The House with Closed Shutters has received mixed reviews with a 5.3/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, War movies.

Is The House with Closed Shutters hit or flop?

The House with Closed Shutters has received average ratings (5.3/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The House with Closed Shutters?

The House with Closed Shutters is a Drama, War movie that During the Civil War a young soldier loses his nerve in battle and runs away to his home to hide; his sister puts on his uniform, takes her brother's ...

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