The Devil to Pay (1920)
She had loved a man who was a devil in sheep's clothing, But woman's love is strange and men reck not the sacrifice.
Small town politician and banker Brent Warren is responsible for a murder, but only George Roan is sent to the gallows for it. Roan, however, is resuscitated after he is hung and proceeds to secretly haunt Warren's life. District attorney Cullen Grant is sure that Warren was behind the killing and has him arrested. Warren's fiancee, Dare Keeling, also happens to the Grant's ex-sweetheart, and she believes in his innocence. Her brother, Larry, however, isn't so sure and he goes to work as Warren's secretary.
Director: Ernest C. Warde
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 28, 1920
Cast
- Roy Stewart - Cullen Grant
- Robert McKim - Brent Warren
- Fritzi Brunette - Dare Keeling
- George Fisher - Larry Keeling
- Evelyn Selbie - Mrs. Roan
- Joseph J. Dowling - George Roan
- Richard Lapan - Dick Roan
- Mark Fenton - Dr. Jernigan
- William Marion - Detective Potter
Screenplay
Cinematography: Arthur L. Todd
Production: Robert Brunton Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ernest C. Warde
More Films in Genre: Mystery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil to Pay about?
- Small town politician and banker Brent Warren is responsible for a murder, but only George Roan is sent to the gallows for it. Roan, however, is resuscitated after he is hung and proceeds to secretly haunt Warren's life. District attorney Cullen Grant is sure that Warren was behind the killing and has him arrested. Warren's fiancee, Dare Keeling, also happens to the Grant's ex-sweetheart, and she believes in his innocence. Her brother, Larry, however, isn't so sure and he goes to work as Warren's secretary.
- Who directed The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
- Who stars in The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay stars Roy Stewart, Robert McKim, Fritzi Brunette, George Fisher, Evelyn Selbie, Joseph J. Dowling.
- How long is The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil to Pay?
- The Devil to Pay is a Mystery film.
- Where was The Devil to Pay produced?
- The Devil to Pay was produced in United States of America.