Gateway
“Their Hearts Probed...Their Secrets Yielded...For One Last Chance at Life and Love.”
Synopsis
Irish immigrant meets returning war correspondent on a liner bound for New York. When she resists the amours of another passenger, charges result in her being detained at Ellis Island.
Top Cast
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Don Ameche
Dick Court
Arleen Whelan
Catherine O'Shea
Gregory Ratoff
Prince Michael Boris Alexis
Binnie Barnes
Mrs. Fay Sims
Gilbert Roland
Tony Cadona
Raymond Walburn
Mr. Benjamin McNutt
John Carradine
Leader of Refugees
Maurice Moscovitch
Grandpa Hlawek
Harry Carey
Commissioner Nelson
Lyle Talbot
Henry Porter
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Arabella McNutt
Fritz Leiber
Dr. Weilander
Warren Hymer
Guard-Waiter
Eddie Conrad
Davonsky
E. E. Clive
Room Steward
Russell Hicks
Ernest Porter
C. Montague Shaw
Captain
Charles Coleman
Purser
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Reisch, Lamar Trotti
- Original Title
- Gateway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Walter Reisch, Lamar Trotti
Edward Cronjager
James B. Morley
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
James B. Morley
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Lamar Trotti
Writer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gateway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gateway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gateway about?
Irish immigrant meets returning war correspondent on a liner bound for New York. When she resists the amours of another passenger, charges result in her being detained at Ellis Island.
Who directed Gateway?
Gateway was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in Gateway?
The principal cast of Gateway includes Don Ameche, Arleen Whelan, Gregory Ratoff, Binnie Barnes, Gilbert Roland.
When was Gateway released and how long is it?
Gateway was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gateway?
Gateway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).