The Devil to Pay (1960)
A short silent (with narration), parodying science fiction films. The USA misfires a rocket which crash lands on Tartarus (or Hades), where Buster Keaton, as Diabolus, is enraged and seeks revenge.
Director: Herb Skoble
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: November 9, 1960
Cast
- Buster Keaton - Diablos
- Ralph Dunn - The Furnace Man
- Ruth Gillette - Minnie
- Marion Morris - Esther
- John Rodney - The Druggist
Screenplay
Editing: Cummings Betts
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
slapstick comedy, educational, short film
More Films by Director: Herb Skoble
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil to Pay about?
- A short silent (with narration), parodying science fiction films. The USA misfires a rocket which crash lands on Tartarus (or Hades), where Buster Keaton, as Diabolus, is enraged and seeks revenge.
- Who directed The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay was directed by Herb Skoble.
- Who stars in The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay stars Buster Keaton, Ralph Dunn, Ruth Gillette, Marion Morris, John Rodney.
- How long is The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Devil to Pay produced?
- The Devil to Pay was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Devil to Pay?
- The themes of The Devil to Pay include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.