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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19361h 4mUnited States of America

The Mine with the Iron Door

“MORE EXCITING THAN THE BOOK!”

Synopsis

Having acquired the controlling interest in the Eureka Discovery Corporation for five-hundred dollars, and selling half of it to a detective for two-hundred dollars, Bob Harvey sets off with his new partner to find the buried treasure of San Capello---with very strange consequences.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 6, 1936

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Howard
Screenplay & Story
Don Swift, Daniel Jarrett
Original Title
The Mine with the Iron Door
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Sol Lesser Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Howard

Screenplay & Story

Don Swift, Daniel Jarrett, Harold Bell Wright

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Harold Bell Wright

Department Leadership Roster

David Howard

Director

Don Swift

Screenplay

Daniel Jarrett

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mine with the Iron Door.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mine with the Iron Door

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Mine with the Iron Door about?

Having acquired the controlling interest in the Eureka Discovery Corporation for five-hundred dollars, and selling half of it to a detective for two-hundred dollars, Bob Harvey sets off with his new partner to find the buried treasure of San Capello---with very strange consequences.

Who directed The Mine with the Iron Door?

The Mine with the Iron Door was directed by David Howard.

Who stars in The Mine with the Iron Door?

The principal cast of The Mine with the Iron Door includes Richard Arlen, Cecilia Parker, Henry B. Walthall, Stanley Fields, Spencer Charters.

When was The Mine with the Iron Door released and how long is it?

The Mine with the Iron Door was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.

Is The Mine with the Iron Door based on a book or true story?

The Mine with the Iron Door is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Bell Wright".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mine with the Iron Door?

The Mine with the Iron Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).