Behind the Door (film)
6.4 /10 1 Votes
Director Irvin Willat Screenplay Luther Reed Duration Language Silent | 6.4/10 Genre Drama, War Story by Gouverneur Morris Country USA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date December 14, 1919 (1919-12-14) Based on "Behind the Door"
by Gouverneur Morris Writer Gouverneur Morris (story), Luther Reed Cast Hobart Bosworth (Oscar Krug), Jane Novak (Alice Morse), Wallace Beery (Lt. Brandt)Similar movies Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan , Mad Max: Fury Road , John Wick , Furious 7 , Taken 3 , The Exterminator |
Behind the Door is a surviving 1919 silent war drama film produced by Thomas Ince, directed by Irvin Willat and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The picture is a starring vehicle for veteran actor Hobart Bosworth. The film's source is a short story by Gouverneur Morris, "Behind the Door". The film is extant at the Library of Congress and the Gosfilmofond Russian State Archive. The supporting cast features Jane Novak and Wallace Beery.
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Plot

As described in a film magazine, Oscar Krug (Bosworth) is looked upon with suspicion by his neighbors because of his name. When the United States is drawn into the war with Germany, a group of citizens attack Krug. They are met with strong opposition from Krug and decide to leave him alone. Bill Tavish, his greatest opponent, becomes his closest friend and they travel the seas together as captain and first mate. Krug marries Alice Morse against her family wishes, and, when the family finds out, she is driven from the home, so she stays on her husband's ship. During a submarine attack Alice is snatched from Krug's side by a German officer. Krug now lives to revenge himself on the captain of the German submarine, and when the opportunity presents itself, he wreaks a terrible vengeance upon him.
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Home media release

Flicker Alley has released a Blu-ray/DVD restored edition on April 4, 2017.

References
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