
The Open Door
Synopsis
His beloved wife having died, Mark Boland sells his furniture and seeks to forget his sorrow in dissipation. He comes in contact with David Yarnall, a man who has been discharged from the employ of Jim Driscoll, a prosperous Quaker, for his dissolute habits. Yarnall persuades Boland to help him rob the home of Driscoll.
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December 22, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norval MacGregor
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Clifton
- Original Title
- The Open Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norval MacGregor
Wallace Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Norval MacGregor
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Open Door
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What is The Open Door about?
His beloved wife having died, Mark Boland sells his furniture and seeks to forget his sorrow in dissipation. He comes in contact with David Yarnall, a man who has been discharged from the employ of Jim Driscoll, a prosperous Quaker, for his dissolute habits. Yarnall persuades Boland to help him rob the home of Driscoll.
Who directed The Open Door?
The Open Door was directed by Norval MacGregor.
Who stars in The Open Door?
The principal cast of The Open Door includes Edwin Wallock, Adele Lane, Lafe McKee, Roy Watson, Baby Lillian Wade.
When was The Open Door released and how long is it?
The Open Door was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Open Door?
The Open Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















