Back Door to Heaven (1939) stars Wallace Ford in a powerful and emotional drama about Frankie Rogers, a boy born into poverty whose early run-ins with the law set him on a tragic path. After being sent to reform school, Frankie struggles to rebuild his life, but society’s judgment and limited opportunities drive him toward crime. This poignant film explores themes of social injustice, lost potential, and the human desire for redemption, offering a sobering look at the failures of the juvenile justice system.