The Knocking on the Door (1923): cast, story & where to watch

1923 · Film

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Released in 1923, The Knocking on the Door is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by A.E. Coleby, running about 36 minutes.

What it’s about. The evil Dr Fu-Manchu proves to be a master of disguise as well as villainy in this thrilling episode of the popular adventure serial. Adopting the persona of a long-bearded professor, Fu-Manchu pays a visit to London's Madame Tussauds waxworks. Elsewhere, there's something horribly uncanny going on at a remote country cottage: sleuths Nayland Smith and Petrie leave the capital to investigate.

Who’s in it. The Knocking on the Door stars H. Agar Lyons as Dr. Fu Manchu, Fred Paul as Nayland Smith, Joan Clarkson as Karamaneh and Humberston Wright as Dr. Petrie, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Knocking on the Door page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Knocking on the Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Knocking on the Door (1923)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Knocking on the Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Knocking on the Door?
The Knocking on the Door stars H. Agar Lyons, Fred Paul, Joan Clarkson, Humberston Wright and Humberston Wright.
When was The Knocking on the Door released?
The Knocking on the Door was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.