The Doorway to Hell (1930)

Dir: Archie Mayo Crime / Drama stars 3

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The Doorway to Hell is an American crime film first released in 1930, directed by Archie Mayo. The film stars Lew Ayres, Charles Judels, Dorothy Mathews, Leon Janney and Robert Elliott. It has also been released under the title: A Handful of Clouds. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Archie Mayo
Script: Rowland Brown, George Rosener
Cast: Lew Ayres (Louie Ricarno), Charles Judels (Sam Marconi – Florist (scenes deleted)), Dorothy Mathews (Doris Ricarno), Leon Janney (Jackie Lamarr), Robert Elliott (Captain Pat O’Grady), James Cagney (Steve Mileaway), Kenneth Thomson (Captain of Academy), Jerry Mandy (Gimpy – a Gangster), Noel Madison (Rocco), Edwin Argus (The Midget), Eddie Kane (Dr. Morton), Tom Wilson (Big Shot Kelly – a Gangster), Dwight Frye (Monk – a Gangster), Fred Argus (Machine Gunner), Marie Astaire (Kitty – Fortune Teller), Elmer Ballard (Tommy – Louie’s Chauffeur), Ward Bond (Policeman (unconfirmed)), Clark ’Buddy’ Burroughs (Nigger Mike), Nick Copeland (The Midget’s Henchman), Bernard ’Bunny’ Granville (Dr. J.W. Johnson – Plastic Surgeon), Ruth Hall (Girl), Eddie Hart (Tansey), Al Hill (Jimmy Kirk – Gangster), Thomas E. Jackson (Undetermined Role), John Kelly (Whitey Eckhart), Larry McGrath (Detective), Collette Merton (Jane), Eddie Moran (Hymie – a Gangster), Dick Purcell (Undetermined Role), George Rosener (Slick), Cliff Saum (Poolroom Proprietor), Tony Stabenau (Undetermined Role), Jack Wise (Delivery Waiter)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 78 min; B&W
Aka: A Handful of Clouds

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