Behind the Door (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1919, Behind the Door is a drama, war and romance film directed by Irvin Willat, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Behind the Door stars Hobart Bosworth as Oscar Krug, Jane Novak as Alice Morse, Wallace Beery as Lt. Brandt and James Gordon as Bill Tavish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Behind the Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Door (1919)?
- In US, Behind the Door is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Door worth watching?
- Behind the Door holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Door?
- Behind the Door stars Hobart Bosworth, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery, James Gordon and Richard Wayne.