Up Jumped the Devil (1941)

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Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vagrancy. They find out that the wealthy Mrs. Brown is looking to hire a butler and a maid, and Jefferson talks Washington into dressing up as a woman so they can get both jobs. They get the jobs, but they soon run into Bad News Johnson, a crook they met in prison. They find out that Johnson is planning to pull a con on Mrs. Brown and he wants them to go in on it with him. Complications ensue.

Director: William Beaudine
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 62 min
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Production: Dixie National Pictures Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

butler, maid, jewel thief

More Films by Director: William Beaudine
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Up Jumped the Devil about?
Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vagrancy. They find out that the wealthy Mrs. Brown is looking to hire a butler and a maid, and Jefferson talks Washington into dressing up as a woman so they can get both jobs. They get the jobs, but they soon run into Bad News Johnson, a crook they met in prison. They find out that Johnson is planning to pull a con on Mrs. Brown and he wants them to go in on it with him. Complications ensue.
Who directed Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil stars Mantan Moreland, Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Shelton Brooks, Laurence Criner, Myrtle Fortune, Patsy Hunter.
How long is Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil is a Comedy film.
Where was Up Jumped the Devil produced?
Up Jumped the Devil was produced in United States of America.