Top Cast
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Wallace Ford
Frankie Rogers
Patricia Ellis
Carol Evans
Aline MacMahon
Miss Williams
Van Heflin
John Shelley
Douglas McMullen
Wallace Kischler
George J. Lewis
Bob Hale
Bruce Evans
Charley Smith
Stuart Erwin
Jud Mason
Bert Frohman
Bert 'Mouse' Gatto
Georgette Harvey
Mrs. Hamilton
Helen Christian
Mrs. Gladys Smith
Jimmy Lydon
Young Frankie Rogers
Anita Magee
Young Carol Evans
Raymond Roe
Young John Shelley
William Redfield
Young Charley Smith
Kenneth LeRoy
Young Bob Hale
David Johnson
Young Wallace Kischler
William Harrigan
Frankie's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bright, Robert Tasker
- Original Title
- Back Door to Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Vernon Steele Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
John Bright, Robert Tasker, William K. Howard
Hal Mohr
Jack Murray
Department Leadership Roster
John Bright
Screenplay
William K. Howard
Director
Robert Tasker
Screenplay
Jack Murray
Editor
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Back Door to Heaven.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Door to Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back Door to Heaven about?
The life of a young kid, who starts stealing small things to fit in with the "cool crowd".
Who directed Back Door to Heaven?
Back Door to Heaven was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Back Door to Heaven?
The principal cast of Back Door to Heaven includes Wallace Ford, Patricia Ellis, Aline MacMahon, Van Heflin, Douglas McMullen.
When was Back Door to Heaven released and how long is it?
Back Door to Heaven was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back Door to Heaven?
Back Door to Heaven holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).