Behind Office Doors
Synopsis
Mary Linden is the secretary who is the unheralded power behind successful executive James Duneen. He takes her for granted until rival Wales tries to take her away from him.
Top Cast
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Mary Astor
Mary Linden
Robert Ames
James Duneen
Ricardo Cortez
Ronnie Wales
Catherine Dale Owen
Ellen May Robinson
Kitty Kelly
Delores Kogan
Edna Murphy
Daisy Presby
Charles Sellon
John Ritter
William Morris
Banker Charles H. Robinson
George MacFarlane
Undetermined Secondary Role
Dorothy Granger
Girl in Duneen's Apartment (uncredited)
Mary Foy
Landlady (uncredited)
Roberta Gale
Party Girl (uncredited)
George Irving
Doctor (uncredited)
Lon Poff
Mr. Burden (uncredited)
Henry Roquemore
Salesman (uncredited)
Katya Sorina
Party Girl (uncredited)
Monte Vandergrift
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville W. Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson
- Original Title
- Behind Office Doors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville W. Brown
Carey Wilson, J. Walter Ruben, Alan Schultz
J. Roy Hunt
Archie Marshek
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
J. Walter Ruben
Writer
Melville W. Brown
Director
Alan Schultz
Writer
Carey Wilson
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind Office Doors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind Office Doors about?
Mary Linden is the secretary who is the unheralded power behind successful executive James Duneen. He takes her for granted until rival Wales tries to take her away from him.
Who directed Behind Office Doors?
Behind Office Doors was directed by Melville W. Brown.
Who stars in Behind Office Doors?
The principal cast of Behind Office Doors includes Mary Astor, Robert Ames, Ricardo Cortez, Catherine Dale Owen, Kitty Kelly.
When was Behind Office Doors released and how long is it?
Behind Office Doors was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.