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 | Role |
|---|---|
 Henry B. WalthallCharles Randolph - The Confederate Soldier | Charles Randolph - The Confederate Soldier |
 Grace HendersonThe Randolph's Mother | The Randolph's Mother |
 Dorothy WestAgnes Randolph - Charles' Sister | Agnes Randolph - Charles' Sister |
 Joseph GraybillAgnes's Second Suitor | Agnes's Second Suitor |
 Charles WestAgnes's First Suitor | Agnes's First Suitor |
| WWilliam J. ButlerThe Colored Servant | The Colored Servant |
 Edwin AugustNot listed | Not listed |
 Verner ClargesIn Lee's Tent | In Lee's Tent |
| JJohn T. DillonOn Porch / At Farewell / In Lee's Tent | On Porch / At Farewell / In Lee's Tent |
 Gladys EganOn Porch / At Farewell | On Porch / At Farewell |
| FFrank EvansIn Lee's Tent | In Lee's Tent |
 Francis J. GrandonIn Lee's Tent | In Lee's Tent |
 Alfred PagetOn Porch / At Farewell | On Porch / At Farewell |
 Mabel Van BurenOn Porch / At Farewell | On Porch / At Farewell |