Up Jumped the Devil
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Synopsis
Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vagrancy. They find out that the wealthy Mrs. Brown is looking to hire a butler and a maid, and Jefferson talks Washington into dressing up as a woman so they can get both jobs. They get the jobs, but they soon run into Bad News Johnson, a crook they met in prison. They find out that Johnson is planning to pull a con on Mrs. Brown and he wants them to go in on it with him. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Original Title
- Up Jumped the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Dixie National Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Jed Buell, Ted Toddy
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Jed Buell
Producer
Ted Toddy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up Jumped the Devil
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What is Up Jumped the Devil about?
Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vagrancy. They find out that the wealthy Mrs. Brown is looking to hire a butler and a maid, and Jefferson talks Washington into dressing up as a woman so they can get both jobs. They get the jobs, but they soon run into Bad News Johnson, a crook they met in prison. They find out that Johnson is planning to pull a con on Mrs. Brown and he wants them to go in on it with him. Complications ensue.
Who directed Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Up Jumped the Devil?
The principal cast of Up Jumped the Devil includes Mantan Moreland, Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Shelton Brooks, Laurence Criner, Myrtle Fortune.
When was Up Jumped the Devil released and how long is it?
Up Jumped the Devil was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).