Back Door to Heaven(1939)
Wrongfully Accused! Condemned to Death!
Back Door to Heaven Synopsis
The life of a young kid, who starts stealing small things to fit in with the "cool crowd".
Back Door to Heaven (1939) is a crime and drama film directed by William K. Howard, released on April 19, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Wallace Ford, Patricia Ellis, Aline MacMahon and Van Heflin. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- William K. Howard
- Writers:
- John Bright, Robert Tasker, William K. Howard
- Cinematographer:
- Hal Mohr
- Production:
- Vernon Steele Productions
- Status:
- Released
Back Door to Heaven Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Ford
as Frankie Rogers
Patricia Ellis
as Carol Evans
Aline MacMahon
as Miss Williams
Van Heflin
as John Shelley
- Douglas McMullen
Douglas McMullen
as Wallace Kischler
George J. Lewis
as Bob Hale
- Bruce Evans
Bruce Evans
as Charley Smith
Stuart Erwin
as Jud Mason
- Bert Frohman
Bert Frohman
as Bert 'Mouse' Gatto
Georgette Harvey
as Mrs. Hamilton
- Helen Christian
Helen Christian
as Mrs. Gladys Smith
Jimmy Lydon
as Young Frankie Rogers
Key crew
Directed by William K. Howard, written by John Bright, Robert Tasker and William K. Howard.
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Back Door to Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Back Door to Heaven – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back Door to Heaven online?
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Back Door to Heaven (1939) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Back Door to Heaven?
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The main cast of Back Door to Heaven (1939) includes Wallace Ford, Patricia Ellis, Aline MacMahon, Van Heflin and Douglas McMullen. The film was directed by William K. Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back Door to Heaven released?
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Back Door to Heaven was released on April 19, 1939 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Back Door to Heaven worth watching?
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Back Door to Heaven (1939) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.