The Outer Gate
"Long years in prison he planned vengeance on the man who jailed him...his sweetheart's father!"
Originally released in 1937. The Outer Gate is a drama/crime film. directed by Raymond Cannon. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ralph Morgan, Kay Linaker, and Ben Alexander
Synopsis
Bob Terry is in love with Lois Borden the daughter of his employer, John Borden. When some bonds are missing from the office, Bob is accused and because of Borden's strong sense of obligation to his stockholders, Bob is railroaded to prison. A few years later, the real thief is apprehended and Bob is released. He now begins his plan for revenge against Borden with the aid of his prison cell mate Todd and a gangster, John Carmody. Soon, some bonds are missing again and Borden knows Bob is involved but because Bob has suffered at his hands before, Borden assumes the responsibility and is about to be sentenced to prison. Todd is shot while trying to steal the bonds back from Carmody, but gets the bonds back to Bob and, before he dies, begs Bob to return them to the owner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ralph Morgan
as John Borden
Kay Linaker
as Lois Borden
Ben Alexander
as Bob Terry
Eddie Acuff
as Todd
Charles Brokaw
as Carmody
Chris Allen
as Juror (1st Trial) (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
as Convict Rejecting Employer (uncredited)
Morgan Brown
as Juror (2nd Trial) (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
as Juror (2nd Trial) (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
as Jury Foreman (2nd Trial) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
- I.E. Chadwick Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Outer Gate about?
Bob Terry is in love with Lois Borden the daughter of his employer, John Borden. When some bonds are missing from the office, Bob is accused and because of Borden's strong sense of obligation to hi...
Who directed The Outer Gate?
The Outer Gate was directed by Raymond Cannon.
How long is The Outer Gate?
The Outer Gate has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was The Outer Gate released?
The Outer Gate was released on August 4, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Outer Gate?
The main cast of The Outer Gate includes Ralph Morgan, Kay Linaker, Ben Alexander, Eddie Acuff, Charles Brokaw.