My Friend the Devil (1922)
George Dryden, an atheist since he saw his mother struck and killed by lightning as a kid, becomes a prominent surgeon and marries a woman who soon dies of heart disease. Years later, on his daughter's wedding day, he discovers that his wife had a serious love affair with an artist. Infuriated, he drives his daughter away. She becomes ill, suffering an emotional collapse. The doctor exhausts his knowledge trying to save her and finally, in desperation, he calls upon God. The girl is miraculously cured and George Dryden's faith is restored. A lost film.
Director: Harry F. Millarde
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 19, 1922
Cast
- Charles Richman - George Dryden
- Peggy Shaw - Beatrice Dryden
- William H. Tooker - Dr. Brewster
- Myrtle Stewart - George Dryden's Mother
- Adolph Milar - Dryden's Stepfather
- Barbara Castleton - Anna Ryder
- Alice May - Mrs. Ryder
- Robert Frazer - The Artist
- Mabel Wright - The Governess
- Ben Grauer - George Dryden - as a boy
Screenplay
- Paul Sloane (Adaptation)
- Georges Ohnet (Novel)
Cinematography: Joseph Ruttenberg
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, lost film
More Films by Director: Harry F. Millarde
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Friend the Devil about?
- George Dryden, an atheist since he saw his mother struck and killed by lightning as a kid, becomes a prominent surgeon and marries a woman who soon dies of heart disease. Years later, on his daughter's wedding day, he discovers that his wife had a serious love affair with an artist. Infuriated, he drives his daughter away. She becomes ill, suffering an emotional collapse. The doctor exhausts his knowledge trying to save her and finally, in desperation, he calls upon God. The girl is miraculously cured and George Dryden's faith is restored. A lost film.
- Who directed My Friend the Devil?
- My Friend the Devil was directed by Harry F. Millarde.
- Who stars in My Friend the Devil?
- My Friend the Devil stars Charles Richman, Peggy Shaw, William H. Tooker, Myrtle Stewart, Adolph Milar, Barbara Castleton.
- How long is My Friend the Devil?
- My Friend the Devil has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is My Friend the Devil?
- My Friend the Devil is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was My Friend the Devil produced?
- My Friend the Devil was produced in United States of America.