Drama ·War ·Romance · United States of America · 1919 · 1h 13m

Behind the Door

Director

Cast

Hobart Bosworth as Oscar Krug Jane Novak as Alice Morse Wallace Beery as Lt. Brandt James Gordon as Bill Tavish Richard Wayne as McQuestion J.P. Lockney as Matthew Morse

Crew

Frank M. Blount — Director of Photography J.O. Taylor — Director of Photography Luther Reed — Writer Gouverneur Morris — Story

Tagline

Vengeance! Deep as the Ocean!

Synopsis

Oscar Krug is looked upon with suspicion by his neighbors because of his German name. When the US is drawn into the war with Germany, he enlists and travels the seas with his wife, Alice Morse. During a submarine attack Alice is snatched from Krug's side by a German officer. Krug now lives to have his revenge, and when the opportunity presents itself, he will have it.

Mood & Themes

revenge silent film

Key Collaborators

Irvin Willat Director Frank M. Blount Director of Photography J.O. Taylor Director of Photography Luther Reed Writer Gouverneur Morris Story

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