The Doorway to Hell

US (1930): Crime

Lou Ricarno (Lew Ayres) 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 (Dorothy Mathews) and retires to Florida to write his autobiography and play golf. In his absence the gang warfare flares, but he doesn't return since he wants to give a respectable image of life to his wife, younger brother and his Florida neighbors. While letters and telegrams from Mileaway (James Cagney) will not influence his decision, events will. Archie Mayo directs this fascinating early crime drama for Warners. (Tony Fontana, IMDb)

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