This story by William Porter (aka O. Henry), provides a mix of adventure, mystery, romance and humor. By day, Rudolf Steiner lives a normal life working in a piano store. By night, he walks the streets looking for adventure. One night, adventure calls in an unusual way. A man is standing outside a building distributing cards promoting an upstairs dentist’s office. The card he hands to Rudolf contains the words: “The Green Door”. Rudolf goes inside and knocks on the only green door he can find. This leads to a series of events that could change his life forever.
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This 2004 short film directed by Onn Nir provides an excellent depiction of the main story elements. The only thing missing, which may be impossible to capture in such a short film, is the “seeking adventure for adventure’s sake” theme of the original. Watch and enjoy!
If you are interested in a more modern, very humorous take on the story, you might enjoy this 2018 adaption from Matthew Evans and Los Metates Studios.