The Female of the Species is More Deadly Than the Male!
In 1910 Manhattan, Victoria Van Brett, a bitter spinster heiress lives an isolated life with her sister Caroline. Her domineering urges go into overdrive when their half-brother Rip brings a new bride home to the family’s gloomy Fifth Avenue mansion, built by their late industrialist father. The title refers to a secret soundproofed chamber that the villainess uses to entrap her enemies.
Double Door (1934) is a drama and thriller film directed by Charles Vidor, released on May 4, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Evelyn Venable, Mary Morris, Anne Revere and Kent Taylor. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
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Evelyn Venable
as Anne Darrow
Mary Morris
as Victoria Van Brett
Anne Revere
as Caroline Van Brett
Kent Taylor
as Rip Van Brett
Guy Standing
as Mortimer Neff
Colin Tapley
as Dr. John Lucas
Virginia Howell
as Avery
Halliwell Hobbes
as Mr. Chase
Frank Dawson
as Telson
Helen Shipman
as Louise
Leonard Carey
as William
Burr Caruth
Directed by Charles Vidor, written by Gladys Lehman, Jack Cunningham and Elizabeth A. McFadden, produced by E. Lloyd Sheldon.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 17 ratings.
“The play that made Broadway Gasp!” This is a gripping melodrama, anchored by a fearsome performance by Morris as a controlling, maniacal mother to Taylor, determined to sabotage his marriage to winsome Venable. It was to be her only film appearance, although she had a fruitful stage career. Her simpering servant is played by Revere, in her debut, as a woman who is the constant victim of her mistress’ cruelty, who…
Reviewed on March 9, 2024
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The main cast of Double Door (1934) includes Evelyn Venable, Mary Morris, Anne Revere, Kent Taylor and Guy Standing. The film was directed by Charles Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Double Door was released on May 4, 1934 and runs for 1h 15m.
Double Door (1934) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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