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Behind Locked Doors (1948)

NR · 1948-09-13 · 1h 2m · EN
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MURDER was the ONLY way out!

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.

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Budd BoetticherDirector

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Lucille BremerLucille BremerKathy LawrenceRichard CarlsonRichard CarlsonRoss StewartDouglas FowleyDouglas FowleyLarsonRalf HaroldeRalf HaroldeFred HoppsThomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryDr. Clifford PorterHerbert HeyesHerbert HeyesJudge Finlay DrakeGwen DonovanGwen DonovanMadge BennettTor JohnsonTor Johnson'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)Morgan FarleyMorgan FarleyMental patient (uncredited)Dickie MooreDickie MooreMental patient (uncredited)Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanNurse (uncredited)

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Insane asylumNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityInsane Asylum · Noir · Film NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference152954

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Frequently asked questions about Behind Locked Doors

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 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.

How long is Behind Locked Doors?

Behind Locked Doors has a runtime of 62 minutes.