The Mine with the Iron Door (1936 film)

The Mine with the Iron Door is a 1936 American Western film directed by David Howard and starring Cecilia Parker, Ricardo Cortez, and Henry B. Walthall. Based on the novel of the same name by Harold Bell Wright, the film centers on the mystery surrounding a lost mine rumored to be filled with gold. The plot involves a young woman who inherits a map leading to the mine, and the various characters who try to exploit her inheritance or protect her from danger. The film is notable for its blend of Western action with mystery and suspense elements. It was produced by 20th Century Fox. Although it has been largely forgotten, The Mine with the Iron Door represents a typical B-movie Western of the era.