The Devil at His Elbow (1916)
A gripping drama of how drink and a woman play havoc with a big man.
Young mechanical engineer John Ashton is trying to complete the plans for a new submarine. Under pressure to meet a deadline he has been leaning on whiskey to handle the stress which his friend Robert Gray warns him against, but to no avail. His fiancée, Grace, telephones wanting him to take a break and attend a dinner party with her. Against his better judgement and still drinking he accepts but nods off while getting ready. What follows are booze infused visions of loss and degradation so horrifying that upon awaking he swears off "the devil at his elbow”!
Director: Burton L. King
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 31, 1916
Cast
- Clifford Bruce - John Ashton
- Francis McDonald - Andrew Sealey (as Frank McDonald)
- Adolphe Menjou - Wilfred Carleton
- Edward Martindel - Franklin Darrow
- Dorothy Green - Meg
- John K. Roberts - Robert Gray (as J.K. Roberts)
- Mary Sandway - Grace Sealey
Screenplay
- Wallace Clifton
- Aaron Hoffman (Story)
Production: Popular Plays and Players Inc., Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost in the mgm vault fire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil at His Elbow about?
- Young mechanical engineer John Ashton is trying to complete the plans for a new submarine. Under pressure to meet a deadline he has been leaning on whiskey to handle the stress which his friend Robert Gray warns him against, but to no avail. His fiancée, Grace, telephones wanting him to take a break and attend a dinner party with her. Against his better judgement and still drinking he accepts but nods off while getting ready. What follows are booze infused visions of loss and degradation so horrifying that upon awaking he swears off "the devil at his elbow”!
- Who directed The Devil at His Elbow?
- The Devil at His Elbow was directed by Burton L. King.
- Who stars in The Devil at His Elbow?
- The Devil at His Elbow stars Clifford Bruce, Francis McDonald, Adolphe Menjou, Edward Martindel, Dorothy Green, John K. Roberts.
- How long is The Devil at His Elbow?
- The Devil at His Elbow has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil at His Elbow?
- The Devil at His Elbow is a Drama film.
- Where was The Devil at His Elbow produced?
- The Devil at His Elbow was produced in United States of America.