Question 1

Why was Mary concerned when Duneen hired Daisy at $50/week?

Accepted Answer

The average salary for all workers in 1931 was $35/week, and secretaries averaged only $20/week, making Daisy's pay unusually high.

Question 2

Which actor died shortly after this film's release?

Accepted Answer

Robert Ames, who played James Duneen, died a few months after the film was released.

Question 3

How much would Duneen's $15 shirt cost in 2022?

Accepted Answer

The $15 Duneen said he paid for the striped shirt would equate to about $260 in 2022.

Question 4

How many films did Mary Astor and Ricardo Cortez appear in together?

Accepted Answer

Behind Office Doors is one of six films in which Mary Astor and Ricardo Cortez both appear.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Behind Office Doors?

Accepted Answer

Secretary Mary Linden is the unheralded power behind executive James Duneen, who takes her for granted until rival Ronnie Wales tries to take her away.

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