The Outer Gate
“Long years in prison he planned vengeance on the man who jailed him...his sweetheart's father!”
Synopsis
Bob Terry is in love with Lois Borden the daughter of his employer, John Borden. When some bonds are missing from the office, Bob is accused and because of Borden's strong sense of obligation to his stockholders, Bob is railroaded to prison. A few years later, the real thief is apprehended and Bob is released. He now begins his plan for revenge against Borden with the aid of his prison cell mate Todd and a gangster, John Carmody. Soon, some bonds are missing again and Borden knows Bob is involved but because Bob has suffered at his hands before, Borden assumes the responsibility and is about to be sentenced to prison. Todd is shot while trying to steal the bonds back from Carmody, but gets the bonds back to Bob and, before he dies, begs Bob to return them to the owner.
Top Cast
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Ralph Morgan
John Borden
Kay Linaker
Lois Borden
Ben Alexander
Bob Terry
Eddie Acuff
Todd
Charles Brokaw
Carmody
Chris Allen
Juror (1st Trial) (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
Convict Rejecting Employer (uncredited)
Morgan Brown
Juror (2nd Trial) (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
Juror (2nd Trial) (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Jury Foreman (2nd Trial) (uncredited)
Robert Cummings
Judge (uncredited)
George Golden
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Robert Locke Lorraine
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Cannon
- Screenplay & Story
- Octavus Roy Cohen, A. Laurie Brazee
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Outer Gate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, I.E. Chadwick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Cannon
Octavus Roy Cohen, A. Laurie Brazee
Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Heinz Roemheld
Marcel Le Picard
Carl Pierson
I.E. Chadwick
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Cannon
Director
I.E. Chadwick
Producer
A. Laurie Brazee
Writer
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Carl Pierson
Editor
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Outer Gate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Outer Gate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Outer Gate about?
Bob Terry is in love with Lois Borden the daughter of his employer, John Borden. When some bonds are missing from the office, Bob is accused and because of Borden's strong sense of obligation to his stockholders, Bob is railroaded to prison. A few years later, the real thief is apprehended and Bob is released. He now begins his plan for revenge against Borden with the aid of his prison cell mate Todd and a gangster, John Carmody. Soon, some bonds are missing again and Borden knows Bob is involved but because Bob has suffered at his hands before, Borden assumes the responsibility and is about to be sentenced to prison. Todd is shot while trying to steal the bonds back from Carmody, but gets the bonds back to Bob and, before he dies, begs Bob to return them to the owner.
Who directed The Outer Gate?
The Outer Gate was directed by Raymond Cannon.
Who stars in The Outer Gate?
The principal cast of The Outer Gate includes Ralph Morgan, Kay Linaker, Ben Alexander, Eddie Acuff, Charles Brokaw.
When was The Outer Gate released and how long is it?
The Outer Gate was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Outer Gate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Outer Gate was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Heinz Roemheld.
Is The Outer Gate based on a book or true story?
The Outer Gate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Octavus Roy Cohen".