The Devil to Pay! (1930)
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Spendthrift Willie Hale again returns penniless to the family home in London. His father is none too pleased, but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat.
Director: George Fitzmaurice
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: December 18, 1930
Cast
- Ronald Colman - Willie Hale
- Loretta Young - Dorothy Hope
- Frederick Kerr - Lord Leland Hale
- David Torrence - Mr. Hope
- Florence Britton - Susan Hale
- Myrna Loy - Mary Crayle
- Paul Cavanagh - Grand Duke Paul
- Crauford Kent - Arthur Hale
- Frances Dade - Bidder for Bed (uncredited)
- Elsie Esmond - Molly - Mary Crayle's Maid (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Benjamin Glazer (Adaptation)
- Frederick Lonsdale (Dialogue)
- Frederick Lonsdale (Story)
Cinematography: Gregg Toland, George Barnes
Editing: Grant Whytock
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Howard Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, broken engagement, auction, wager, heiress, private detective, pre-code, terrier, engaged, pet adoption, grand duke, spendthrift, black sheep
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil to Pay! about?
- Spendthrift Willie Hale again returns penniless to the family home in London. His father is none too pleased, but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat.
- Who directed The Devil to Pay!?
- The Devil to Pay! was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
- Who stars in The Devil to Pay!?
- The Devil to Pay! stars Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Frederick Kerr, David Torrence, Florence Britton, Myrna Loy.
- How long is The Devil to Pay!?
- The Devil to Pay! has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil to Pay!?
- The Devil to Pay! is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The Devil to Pay! produced?
- The Devil to Pay! was produced in United States of America.