Top Cast
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Mary Pickford
Jeanne Bodamere
Gertrude Astor
Louise Reeves
John Harron
Billy Boy
Helen Raymond
Marie
Adolphe Menjou
James Brewster
Wilfred Lucas
Elton Reeves
C. Norman Hammond
Jacques Lanvain
Elinor Fair
Margaret Brewster
Peaches Jackson
Conrad
Doreen Turner
Constant
George Dromgold
Chauffeur
Jeanne Carpenter
Jeanne (age 5)
Walter Wilkinson
Kate Price
Imaginary mother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green, Jack Pickford
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald C. Duffy, Marion Fairfax
- Original Title
- Through the Back Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Mary Pickford Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green, Jack Pickford
Gerald C. Duffy, Marion Fairfax
Charles Rosher
Edward M. McDermott
Mary Pickford
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Jack Pickford
Director
Gerald C. Duffy
Writer
Marion Fairfax
Writer
Mary Pickford
Producer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Edward M. McDermott
Editor
Adele Crinley
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Through the Back Door.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Through the Back Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Through the Back Door about?
A young Belgian girl, raised by her longtime nanny, flees Europe at the advent of World War I and travels to America to find her real mother.
Who directed Through the Back Door?
Through the Back Door was directed by Alfred E. Green, Jack Pickford.
Who stars in Through the Back Door?
The principal cast of Through the Back Door includes Mary Pickford, Gertrude Astor, John Harron, Helen Raymond, Adolphe Menjou.
When was Through the Back Door released and how long is it?
Through the Back Door was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.