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Double Door


Date: 1934
Type: Psychological thriller
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Charles Vidor
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

The wealthy matriarch of a family rules them by intimidation and particularly dislikes her new sister-in-law and does all she can to break up their marriage. Evelyn Venable is good as the manipulative matriarch and carries the film. Mary Morris gives good support as the innocent woman being persecuted. The film is based on a stage play and despite Charles Vidor's direction it does have the feel of a stage play, though it is an effective melodrama.

Actors


Evelyn VenableEvelyn Venable
Mary Morris
Anne RevereAnne Revere
Kent TaylorKent Taylor
Guy StandingGuy Standing
Colin TapleyColin Tapley
Virginia Howell
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell Hobbes
Frank Dawson
Helen Shipman

Oscars

None
Production
Paramount Pictures
Double Door