The Locked Door
“A drama of sacrifice and supreme love”
Synopsis
On her first anniversary, Ann Reagan finds that her sister-in-law is involved with a shady character that she used to be intimate with, and determines to intervene.
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Ann Carter
Rod La Rocque
Frank Devereaux
William 'Stage' Boyd
Lawrence Reagan
Betty Bronson
Helen Reagan
Harry Stubbs
The Waiter
Harry Mestayer
District Attorney
Mack Swain
Hotel Proprietor
Zasu Pitts
Telephone Girl
George Bunny
The Valet
Purnell Pratt
Police Officer
Fred Warren
Photographer
Lita Chevret
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
Paulette Goddard
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
Mary Ashcraft
Girl on Rum Boat
Violet Bird
Girl on Rum Boat
Earle Browne
Clarence Burton
Gilbert Clayton
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Browne, George Scarborough, C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Locked Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, George Fitzmaurice Productions, Feature Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Earle Browne, George Scarborough, C. Gardner Sullivan, Channing Pollock
Ray June
Hal C. Kern
George Fitzmaurice
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
George Fitzmaurice
Producer
Hal C. Kern
Editor
Ray June
Director of Photography
Earle Browne
Screenplay
George Scarborough
Screenplay
C. Gardner Sullivan
Screenplay
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 Locked Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Locked Door about?
On her first anniversary, Ann Reagan finds that her sister-in-law is involved with a shady character that she used to be intimate with, and determines to intervene.
Who directed The Locked Door?
The Locked Door was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Locked Door?
The principal cast of The Locked Door includes Barbara Stanwyck, Rod La Rocque, William 'Stage' Boyd, Betty Bronson, Harry Stubbs.
When was The Locked Door released and how long is it?
The Locked Door was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Locked Door?
The Locked Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).