Behind Locked Doors
"MURDER was the ONLY way out!"
Originally released in 1948. Behind Locked Doors is a thriller/crime film. directed by Budd Boetticher. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lucille Bremer, Richard Carlson, and Douglas Fowley
Synopsis
Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he pretends to be crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed to the asylum as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lucille Bremer
as Kathy Lawrence
Richard Carlson
as Ross Stewart
Douglas Fowley
as Larson
Ralf Harolde
as Fred Hopps
Thomas Browne Henry
as Dr. Clifford Porter
Herbert Heyes
as Judge Finlay Drake
Gwen Donovan
as Madge Bennett
Trevor Bardette
as Mr. Purvis - a Patient (uncredited)
Morgan Farley
as Mental patient (uncredited)
Kathleen Freeman
as Nurse (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Aro Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind Locked Doors about?
Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he pretends to be crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Ste...
Who directed Behind Locked Doors?
Behind Locked Doors was directed by Budd Boetticher.
How long is Behind Locked Doors?
Behind Locked Doors has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Behind Locked Doors released?
Behind Locked Doors was released on September 13, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind Locked Doors?
The main cast of Behind Locked Doors includes Lucille Bremer, Richard Carlson, Douglas Fowley, Ralf Harolde, Thomas Browne Henry.