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The Doorway to Hell is a 1930 American pre-Code crime film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Lew Ayres and James Cagney in his second film role. The film was based on the story A Handful of Clouds, written by Rowland Brown. The film's title was typical of the sensationalistic titles of many Pre-Code films.
The Doorway to Hell: Directed by Archie Mayo. With Lew Ayres, Dorothy Mathews, Leon Janney, Robert Elliott. Despite his efforts to go straight, a young gangster keeps falling back into crime.
- Archie Mayo
- 3 min
Apr 21, 2012 · A deep look at the early gangster movie The Doorway to Hell (1930) with focus on stars Lew Ayres, James Cagney and Dorothy Mathews. A precursor to Little Caesar and The Public Enemy.
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Summaries. Despite his efforts to go straight, a young gangster keeps falling back into crime. Lou Ricarno is a smart guy. His plan is to organize the various gangs in Chicago so that the mugs will not liquidate each other. WIth the success of his leadership, Louie prospers, marries Doris and retires to Florida to write his autobiography and ...
Film Details. Also Known As. A Handful of Clouds. Genre. Crime. Drama. Release Date. Oct 18, 1930. Premiere Information. not available. Production Company. The Vitaphone Corporation; Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. Distribution Company.
- Archie Mayo
- Lew Ayres
The Doorway to Hell (1930) directed by Archie Mayo • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. 1930. 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.
The Doorway to Hell. Rent The Doorway to Hell on Prime Video, or buy it on Prime Video. A Manhattan bootlegger (Lew Ayres) courts a woman (Dorothy Mathews) who has been flirting...
- Crime, Drama
