The Doorway to Hell (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1930, The Doorway to Hell is a drama and crime film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A vicious crime lord decides that he has had enough and much to the shock of his colleagues decides to give the business to his second in command and retire to Florida after marrying his moll. Unfortunately, he has no idea that she and the man are lovers.
Who’s in it. The Doorway to Hell stars Lew Ayres as Louie Ricarno, Dorothy Mathews as Doris Ricarno, Leon Janney as Jackie Lamarr and Robert Elliott as Captain Pat O'Grady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Doorway to Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Doorway to Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Doorway to Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Doorway to Hell (1930)?
- In US, The Doorway to Hell is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Doorway to Hell worth watching?
- The Doorway to Hell holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Doorway to Hell?
- The Doorway to Hell stars Lew Ayres, Dorothy Mathews, Leon Janney, Robert Elliott and James Cagney.
- When was The Doorway to Hell released?
- The Doorway to Hell was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.