The read
It runs a compact 16m.
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...
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
28 audience votes
Key crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Emmett C. HallWriter
Cast
- Henry B. WalthallCharles Randolph - The Confederate Soldier
- Grace HendersonThe Randolph's Mother
- Dorothy WestAgnes Randolph - Charles' Sister
- Joseph GraybillAgnes's Second Suitor
- Charles WestAgnes's First Suitor
- William J. ButlerThe Colored Servant
- Edwin AugustCast
- Verner ClargesIn Lee's Tent
- John T. DillonOn Porch / At Farewell / In Lee's Tent
- Gladys EganOn Porch / At Farewell
- Frank EvansIn Lee's Tent
- Francis J. GrandonIn Lee's Tent
Themes
american civil war