Behind the Door
“Vengeance! Deep as the Ocean!”
Synopsis
Oscar Krug is looked upon with suspicion by his neighbors because of his German name. When the US is drawn into the war with Germany, he enlists and travels the seas with his wife, Alice Morse. During a submarine attack Alice is snatched from Krug's side by a German officer. Krug now lives to have his revenge, and when the opportunity presents itself, he will have it.
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Behind the Door (1919) - Trailer [HD]
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Willat
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Reed, Gouverneur Morris
- Original Title
- Behind the Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Willat
Luther Reed, Gouverneur Morris
Frank M. Blount, J.O. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Willat
Director
Luther Reed
Writer
Frank M. Blount
Director of Photography
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Door
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What is Behind the Door about?
Oscar Krug is looked upon with suspicion by his neighbors because of his German name. When the US is drawn into the war with Germany, he enlists and travels the seas with his wife, Alice Morse. During a submarine attack Alice is snatched from Krug's side by a German officer. Krug now lives to have his revenge, and when the opportunity presents itself, he will have it.
Who directed Behind the Door?
Behind the Door was directed by Irvin Willat.
Who stars in Behind the Door?
The principal cast of Behind the Door includes Hobart Bosworth, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery, James Gordon, Richard Wayne.
When was Behind the Door released and how long is it?
Behind the Door was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind the Door?
Behind the Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).