Who directed The Bolted Door?

The movie The Bolted Door was directed by William Worthington.

When was The Bolted Door released?

The Bolted Door was released in the year 1923.

Which country is The Bolted Door from?

The Bolted Door is a movie from United States.

What genre is The Bolted Door?

The Bolted Door is categorised as Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Who stars in The Bolted Door?

The Bolted Door features Kathleen Kirkham, Frank Whitson, Charles A. Stevenson, Calvert Carter.

Who wrote the screenplay for The Bolted Door?

The screenplay for The Bolted Door was written by George Randolph Chester, George Gibbs.

What are movies similar to The Bolted Door?

If you enjoy The Bolted Door, you might also like Être ou ne pas être (1922), Behind Masks (1921), Lucros... Ilícitos (1923), Flames of the Flesh (1920).

Is The Bolted Door considered a cult classic?

Yes, The Bolted Door (1923) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama qualities.

Drama

The Bolted Door

Name: The Bolted Door
Director: William Worthington
Released: 1923
Cast: Kathleen Kirkham, Frank Mayo, Nigel Barrie, Calvert Carter, Bertram Anderson-Smith

1923·William Worthington·IMDb: —/10

Summary

In the labyrinthine societal constructs of the early 20th century, "The Bolted Door" unfurls a compelling narrative of spiritual awakening and the arduous journey from superficiality to authentic connection. Natalie Judson, a creature of inherited privilege and societal expectation, finds herself bound by the peculiar strictures of a will, compelling her into a marriage of convenience. Her chosen partner, Brooke Garriott, a mechanic of profound ingenuity and quiet devotion, harbors an unrequited love that stands in stark contrast to Natalie's frivolous pursuit of ephemeral pleasures. While Natalie flits through her gilded social sphere, Brooke channels his prodigious intellect into the relentless pursuit of mechanical perfection, nearing a breakthrough with his innovative engine design. The dramatic fulcrum arrives with a devastating revelation: Brooke, discovering Natalie entwined with the opportunistic Rene Deland, produces a telegram announcing the catastrophic decimation of the Judson fortune. This abrupt financial cataclysm acts as a brutal, yet ultimately liberating, catalyst. Deland, his mercenary affections evaporating with the wealth, abandons Natalie, leaving her to confront the stark, unadorned reality of her choices. Stripped of her material anchors and the illusions they fostered, Natalie undergoes a profound introspection, finally recognizing the unwavering integrity, profound worth, and genuine love embodied by Brooke, precipitating a poignant transformation and the blossoming of a love forged in adversity.

Synopsis

In order to inherit her uncle's fortune Natalie Judson enters a marriage of convenience, so she can inherit her uncle's fortune, to mechanic Brooke Garriott, who has long loved her. Natalie pursues her party life while Brooke plunges himself into his work and successfully perfects an engine. One evening Brooke comes home to find Rene Deland making love to Natalie and shows them a telegram saying that the Judson fortune has been wiped out. Deland is no longer interested in Natalie, who now realizes Brooke's true worth and her love for him.

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