
Al St. John working as a door-to-door book salesman.
Directed by Edward F. Cline, The Door Knocker leans on a strong ensemble — Al St. John, Francetta Malloy, Wilfred Lytell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1931.
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The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.
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