Double Door
“The Female of the Species is More Deadly Than the Male!”
Synopsis
In 1910 Manhattan, Victoria Van Brett, a bitter spinster heiress lives an isolated life with her sister Caroline. Her domineering urges go into overdrive when their half-brother Rip brings a new bride home to the family’s gloomy Fifth Avenue mansion, built by their late industrialist father. The title refers to a secret soundproofed chamber that the villainess uses to entrap her enemies.
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Double Door (1934) Title Sequence Paramount Pictures
Type: Clip • Published 2025-12-13
Top Cast
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Evelyn Venable
Anne Darrow
Mary Morris
Victoria Van Brett
Anne Revere
Caroline Van Brett
Kent Taylor
Rip Van Brett
Guy Standing
Mortimer Neff
Colin Tapley
Dr. John Lucas
Virginia Howell
Avery
Halliwell Hobbes
Mr. Chase
Frank Dawson
Telson
Helen Shipman
Louise
Leonard Carey
William
Burr Caruth
Ralph Remley
Phillips Smalley
May Foster
Rose Plumer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham, Gladys Lehman
- Original Title
- Double Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Jack Cunningham, Gladys Lehman, Elizabeth A. McFadden
Harry Fischbeck
James Smith
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
Jack Cunningham
Screenplay
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Producer
James Smith
Editor
Elizabeth A. McFadden
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Double Door
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What is Double Door about?
In 1910 Manhattan, Victoria Van Brett, a bitter spinster heiress lives an isolated life with her sister Caroline. Her domineering urges go into overdrive when their half-brother Rip brings a new bride home to the family’s gloomy Fifth Avenue mansion, built by their late industrialist father. The title refers to a secret soundproofed chamber that the villainess uses to entrap her enemies.
Who directed Double Door?
Double Door was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in Double Door?
The principal cast of Double Door includes Evelyn Venable, Mary Morris, Anne Revere, Kent Taylor, Guy Standing.
When was Double Door released and how long is it?
Double Door was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Door?
Double Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).