The Locked Door (1929)
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- Approved
- 1h 14min
- Drama, Mystery
- 16 Nov 1929 (USA)
- Movie
On her first anniversary Ann Reagan finds that her sister-in-law is involved with a shady character from her own past, and determines to intervene.
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| Rod La Rocque | ... |
Frank Devereaux
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| Barbara Stanwyck | ... |
Ann Carter
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| William 'Stage' Boyd | ... |
Lawrence Reagan
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| Betty Bronson | ... |
Helen Reagan
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| Harry Stubbs | ... |
The Waiter
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| Harry Mestayer | ... |
District Attorney
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| Mack Swain | ... |
Hotel Proprietor
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| Zasu Pitts | ... |
Telephone Girl
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George Bunny | ... |
The Valet
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| Mary Ashcraft | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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Violet Bird | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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Earle Browne | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Clarence Burton | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Lita Chevret | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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| Gilbert Clayton | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Pauline Curley | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Edgar Dearing | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Edward Dillon | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Kay English | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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Eleanor Fredericks | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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| Paulette Goddard | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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Dorothy Gowan | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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Leona Leigh | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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Virginia McFadden | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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| Fletcher Norton | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Purnell Pratt | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Robert Schable | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Philip Sleeman | ... |
Party Guest on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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| Charles Sullivan | ... |
Party Guest on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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Greta von Rue | ... |
Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited)
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| Fred Warren | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Fitzmaurice | ... | (as Geo. Fitzmaurice) |
Written by
| Channing Pollock | ... | (play "The Sign on the Door") |
| Earle Browne | ... | (additional dialogue) (uncredited) |
| George Scarborough | ... | (dialogue) (uncredited) |
| C. Gardner Sullivan | ... | (screen adaptation) |
Produced by
| George Fitzmaurice | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Ray June | ||
Editing by
| Hal C. Kern | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Cullen Tate | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| William Cameron Menzies | ... | settings |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert H. Planck | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Earle Browne | ... | assistant dramatic director |
| Joseph M. Schenck | ... | presenter |
| Oscar Lagerstrom | ... | monitor man (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Feature Productions (A George Fitzmaurice Production)
Distributors
- United Artists (1929) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1929) (Canada) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (1929) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1930) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Artistas Unidos (1930) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Los Artistas Unidos de América del Sur (1930) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1930) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés (1932) (France) (theatrical)
- Milestone Film & Video (1997) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Library of Congress, Motion Picture Conservation Center (1997 restoration)
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
While Ann and her boss' son Frank are out on a ship, Frank makes advances towards her. While she is fighting him off, the ship is raided and the passengers are herded ashore. Almost two years later, she is celebrating her first anniversary when her sister-in-law announces that she is in love--and her beloved turns out to be Frank. Ann decides to save her sister-in-law from a fate worse than death.
Written by Ron Kerrigan |
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| Taglines | A drama of sacrifice and supreme love See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Other than one bit part, this is Barbara Stanwyck's feature film debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Visions of Light (1992). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling See more » |
| Quotes |
Ann Carter:
You won't gain anything by keeping me here! Frank Devereaux: Oh, I like you in a temper. I want to hold you close, knowing you don't want to be held. See more » |