The Doorway to Hell
Synopsis
A vicious crime lord decides that he has had enough and much to the shock of his colleagues decides to give the business to his second in command and retire to Florida after marrying his moll. Unfortunately, he has no idea that she and the man are lovers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"The Doorway To Hell" 1930: The Trailer.
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-05
Top Cast
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Lew Ayres
Louie Ricarno
Dorothy Mathews
Doris Ricarno
Leon Janney
Jackie Lamarr
Robert Elliott
Captain Pat O'Grady
James Cagney
Steve Mileaway
Kenneth Thomson
Captain of Academy
Jerry Mandy
Gimpy, Gangster
Noel Madison
Rocco
Edwin Argus
The Midget
Eddie Kane
Dr. Morton
Tom Wilson
Big Shot Kelly, Gangster
Dwight Frye
Monk, Gangster
Fred Argus
Machine Gunner (uncredited)
Marie Astaire
Kitty, Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Elmer Ballard
Tommy, Louie's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Joe Bordeaux
Joe, Gangster (uncredited)
Clark Burroughs
Mike (uncredited)
Nick Copeland
The Midget's Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- George Rosener
- Original Title
- The Doorway to Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
George Rosener, Rowland Brown
Barney McGill
Robert O. Crandall
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Mayo
Director
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
George Rosener
Screenplay
Robert O. Crandall
Editor
Earl Luick
Costume Design
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 Doorway to Hell
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What is The Doorway to Hell about?
A vicious crime lord decides that he has had enough and much to the shock of his colleagues decides to give the business to his second in command and retire to Florida after marrying his moll. Unfortunately, he has no idea that she and the man are lovers.
Who directed The Doorway to Hell?
The Doorway to Hell was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in The Doorway to Hell?
The principal cast of The Doorway to Hell includes Lew Ayres, Dorothy Mathews, Leon Janney, Robert Elliott, James Cagney.
When was The Doorway to Hell released and how long is it?
The Doorway to Hell was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Doorway to Hell?
The Doorway to Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).