The Doorway to Hell
1930, English. Directed by Archie Mayo.
A vicious crime lord decides that he has had enough and much to the shock of his colleagues decides to give the business to his second in command and retire to Florida after marrying his moll. Unfortunately, he has no idea that she and the man are lovers.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Archie MayoDirector
- Lew AyresLouie Ricarno
- Dorothy MathewsDoris Ricarno
- Leon JanneyJackie Lamarr
- Robert ElliottCaptain Pat O'Grady
- James CagneySteve Mileaway
- Kenneth ThomsonCaptain of Academy
- Jerry MandyGimpy, Gangster
- Noel MadisonRocco
- Edwin ArgusThe Midget
- Eddie KaneDr. Morton
- Tom WilsonBig Shot Kelly, Gangster
- Dwight FryeMonk, Gangster
Details
- Released
- 18 October 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rowland Brown, George Rosener
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The Doorway to Hell: quick answers
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How long is The Doorway to Hell?
The Doorway to Hell runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Doorway to Hell have a post-credits scene?
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The Doorway to Hell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Doorway to Hell is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Doorway to Hell on?
The Doorway to Hell isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Doorway to Hell?
If you liked The Doorway to Hell, try Each Dawn I Die, The Public Enemy, Cry of the City.
Who directed The Doorway to Hell?
The Doorway to Hell (1930) was directed by Archie Mayo and stars Lew Ayres, Dorothy Mathews, Leon Janney.