Behind Office Doors (1931) is a pre-Code comedy-drama film that explores themes of sexism and modern womanhood. The story revolves around Mary Linden, a capable and ambitious woman who is in charge of a publishing company. When she discovers that her boss, Richard Walters, is a womanizer, she decides to teach him a lesson by pretending to be engaged. The plot takes a twist when Mary falls in love with another man, but her secret engagement with Richard threatens to ruin her chances of happiness. Will Mary be able to navigate the complexities of love and her career?
A spider seeks shelter inside an old toy store, where he soon discovers that the merchandise comes to life after dark.
The elderly owner of a china shop leaves for the night, and the various figurines and decorated mugs come to life. A demonic figure captures an upper-class lady and does battle with her lord, damaging much of the shop. But the demon proves to have a glass jaw and, literally, a yellow streak, and the happy couple is soon reunited. No dialogue, but some signs are in English, particularly the final punch-line.
A real estate agent shows a house to a woman who is more than she seems.
A pet shop specializing in birds. The various caged birds chirp along to the score in their various styles (including a set of birds that looks like the Marx Brothers). A cat eyes the proceedings hungrily and makes his way in through an open transom, causing panic and an organized counterattack.
Mary, a bride-to-be, has a troublesome wedding day.
A cannibal wreaks havoc in Cincinnati.
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