Behind the Door (film)

Behind the Door
	Newspaper advertisement
Directed by	Irvin Willat
Produced by	Thomas H. Ince
Written by	Luther Reed (scenario)
Based on	"Behind the Door"; by Gouverneur Morris
Starring	Hobart Bosworth; Jane Novak; Wallace Beery
Cinematography	J. O. Taylor; Frank M. Blount
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	December 14, 1919;
Running time	70 minutes; 7 reels
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

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.[1][2][3][4] The supporting cast features Jane Novak and Wallace Beery.

Plot

As described in a film magazine,[5] 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 stows away on her husband's ship. A submarine sinks the ship and 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.

Cast

Hobart Bosworth as Oscar Krug
Jane Novak as Alice Morse
Wallace Beery as Lieutenant Brandt
James Gordon as Bill Tavish
Dick Wain as McQuestion (credited as Richard Wain/or Wayne)
J. P. Lockney as Matthew Morse
Gibson Gowland as Gideon Blank
Otto Hoffman as Mark Arnold
Tom Ashton as Fishing Boy

Still from the Behind the Door with German U-boat commander Lieutenant Brandt (played by Wallace Beery) is being throttled by American Merchant Marine Captain Oscar Krug (Hobart Bosworth).

Home media release

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

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References

Progressive Silent Film List: Behind the Door at silentera.com
The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20 by The American Film Institute, c.1988
Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress page 14 by The American Film Institute, c. 1978
The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Behind the Door
"Reviews: Behind the Door". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 9 (27): 117–18. December 27, 1919.

External links

Behind the Door on IMDb
Behind the Door synopsis at AllMovie

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[1] Progressive Silent Film List: Behind the Door at silentera.com

[2] The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20 by The American Film Institute, c.1988

[3] Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress page 14 by The American Film Institute, c. 1978

[4] The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Behind the Door

[5] "Reviews: Behind the Door". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 9 (27): 117–18. December 27, 1919.