Overview
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...
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 32 | June 17, 1936 (58) | |
 | 50 | October 30, 1944 (84) | |
 | 18 | December 11, 1980 (89) | |
 | 23 | August 3, 1913 (26) | |
 | 24 | October 10, 1943 (57) | |
 | 50 | January 27, 1927 (67) | |
 | 26 | March 4, 1964 (80) | |
 | 64 | August 11, 1911 (65) | |
| 34 | December 29, 1937 (61) | |
 | 10 | March 8, 1985 (84) |