The Fortieth Door is a 1924 American adventure film serial directed by George B. Seitz and starring Allene Ray and Bruce Gordon. The film is considered to be lost.[1] The Library of Congress includes the film among the National Film Preservation Board's updated 2019 list of "7,200 Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films" produced between 1912 and 1929.[2][3]
The Fortieth Door | |
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Directed by | George B. Seitz |
Written by | Frank Leon Smith |
Based on | The Fortieth Door by Mary Hastings Bradley |
Produced by | C. W. Patton |
Starring | Allene Ray Bruce Gordon |
Cinematography | Vernon L. Walker |
Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
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Running time | 10 episodes |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
While the serial consisted mainly of adventures and escapes in the Egyptian desert, its plot also involved archaeological excavations. A contemporary archaeological journal, noting how producers had recently promoted historical accuracy as a feature of their films, noted that The Fortieth Door attempted to bring an overall ancient Egyptian look to scenes with the exterior of a tomb, but the interior lacked any authenticity in its furnishings or jewelry.[4] The article recommended that films employ an Egyptologist for accuracy.[4]
Pathé Exchange serials | |
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With Wharton, Inc. (1914–1915) | |
With Astra Films (1916–1920) | |
With Ruth Roland Serials (1919-1924) | |
Pathé Exchange Only (1921–1929) |
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