The Fortieth Door
Synopsis
Aimee is a young girl betrothed to a rascal, Hamid Bey. An American archeologist, Jack Ryder, arrives to help the girl escape ending up in Bey's harem, but it takes the boy ten episodes to finally succeed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Hastings Bradley, Frank Leon Smith
- Original Title
- The Fortieth Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Mary Hastings Bradley, Frank Leon Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Leon Smith
Writer
George B. Seitz
Director
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 Fortieth Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fortieth Door about?
Aimee is a young girl betrothed to a rascal, Hamid Bey. An American archeologist, Jack Ryder, arrives to help the girl escape ending up in Bey's harem, but it takes the boy ten episodes to finally succeed.
Who directed The Fortieth Door?
The Fortieth Door was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in The Fortieth Door?
The principal cast of The Fortieth Door includes Allene Ray, Bruce Gordon, David Dunbar, Anna May Wong, Frankie Mann.
When was The Fortieth Door released and how long is it?
The Fortieth Door was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Is The Fortieth Door based on a book or true story?
The Fortieth Door is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Hastings Bradley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fortieth Door?
The Fortieth Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).