The Devil (1921)
Dr. Muller, a friend to all, finds pleasure in turning the goodness in people to evil ends. He meets Marie Matin and her fiancée, Georges Roben, while viewing a new painting, "The Martyr--Truth Crucified by Evil." Marie declares that the picture was wrong--evil could never triumph over truth--and though Muller says he agrees with her, he plots to prove otherwise.
Director: James Young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 17, 1921
Cast
- George Arliss - Dr. Müller
- Sylvia Breamer - Mimi
- Lucy Cotton - Marie Matin
- Florence Arliss - Marie's Aunt
- Edmund Lowe - Paul de Veaux
- Roland Bottomley - Georges Roben
- Fredric March - Bal Masque Participant (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Edmund Goulding (Screenplay)
- Ferenc Molnár (Author)
Cinematography: Harry Fischbeck
Production: Associated Exhibitors
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
influence, satire, based on play or musical, devil, evil
More Films by Director: James Young
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil about?
- Dr. Muller, a friend to all, finds pleasure in turning the goodness in people to evil ends. He meets Marie Matin and her fiancée, Georges Roben, while viewing a new painting, "The Martyr--Truth Crucified by Evil." Marie declares that the picture was wrong--evil could never triumph over truth--and though Muller says he agrees with her, he plots to prove otherwise.
- Who directed The Devil?
- The Devil was directed by James Young.
- Who stars in The Devil?
- The Devil stars George Arliss, Sylvia Breamer, Lucy Cotton, Florence Arliss, Edmund Lowe, Roland Bottomley.
- How long is The Devil?
- The Devil has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil?
- The Devil is a Drama film.
- Where was The Devil produced?
- The Devil was produced in United States of America.