Behind Locked Doors
“MURDER was the ONLY way out!”
Synopsis
Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he acts crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.
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Lucille Bremer
Kathy Lawrence
Richard Carlson
Ross Stewart
Douglas Fowley
Larson
Ralf Harolde
Fred Hopps
Thomas Browne Henry
Dr. Clifford Porter
Herbert Heyes
Judge Finlay Drake
Gwen Donovan
Madge Bennett
Trevor Bardette
Mr. Purvis - a Patient (uncredited)
Morgan Farley
Mental patient (uncredited)
Kathleen Freeman
Nurse (uncredited)
Dickie Moore
Mental patient (uncredited)
Tor Johnson
'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)
John Holland
Dr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)
Tony Horton
Trooper Captain (uncredited)
Wally Vernon
Maintenance Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Ling, Malvin Wald
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- Behind Locked Doors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Aro Productions Inc., Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Eugene Ling, Malvin Wald
Albert Glasser
Guy Roe
Norman Colbert
Eugene Ling
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Ling
Screenplay
Budd Boetticher
Director
Malvin Wald
Screenplay
Norman Colbert
Editor
Eugene Ling
Producer
Guy Roe
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind Locked Doors
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What is Behind Locked Doors about?
Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he acts crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.
Who directed Behind Locked Doors?
Behind Locked Doors was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Behind Locked Doors?
The principal cast of Behind Locked Doors includes Lucille Bremer, Richard Carlson, Douglas Fowley, Ralf Harolde, Thomas Browne Henry.
When was Behind Locked Doors released and how long is it?
Behind Locked Doors was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Behind Locked Doors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind Locked Doors was composed by Albert Glasser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind Locked Doors?
Behind Locked Doors holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).