LEWIS AYRES - JAMES CAGNEY "THE DOORWAY TO HELL" 1932 MOVIE HERALD

Description

Original Herald from Uruguay and Argentina in South America. This kind of gorgeous heralds are quite scarce, they were printed by a local distributor (Max Glücksmann) just during a short period of time between the late 1920's and the late 1930's. Usually printed on both sides, in full color or in duotone inks featuring Art Deco style, they show great graphics from the films advertised. Most advertise a single feature movie, while a few examples advertise double movie programs.
Local Title:
BANDIDOS DEL SIGLO XX
Original Title:
THE DOORWAY TO HELL
Year / Country:
1930 - USA
Company:
Warner Bros.
Director:
Archie Mayo
Starring:
Lew Ayres, Charles Judels, Dorothy Mathews, James Cagney, Ward Bond
Size (unfolded):
227 mm x 175 mm
Condition:
Excellent
Herald advertises this film as shown at
REX THEATRE
from Uruguay on
Wednesday, July 6, 1932 (PREMIERE IN URUGUAY FOR THIS FILM).
Comments:
"The Doorway to Hell" is a 1930 American pre-Code crime film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Lew Ayres and James Cagney in his second film role. The film was based on the story "A Handful of Clouds", written by Rowland Brown. The film's title was typical of the sensationalistic titles of many Pre-Code films. It was marketed with the tagline "The picture Gangland defied Hollywood to make!"
Plot:
Lou Ricarno is a smart guy. His plan is to organize the various gangs in Chicago so that the mugs will not liquidate each other. WIth the success of his leadership, Louie prospers, marries Doris and retires to Florida to write his autobiography and play golf. In his absence the gang warfare flares, but he does not return as he wants to give a respectable image of life to his wife, younger brother and his Florida neighbors. While letters and telegrams from Mileaway will not influence his decision, events will.