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Perch of the Devil

Synopsis

Ida is married to small-time Montana prospector Gregory Compton. She's bored and lonely, so a friend, wealthy widow and woman of the world Ora Blake, easily gets her to share a trip to Europe. There, Ida lives the high life amid the continent's rich and carefree, but soon grows weary of it, wishing she were home again with her true love. Back in Butte, Gregory has hit a gold strike and telegraphs Ida of his luck. Ora however, with a secret love for Gregory, sabotages Ida's response by rewriting the return cable to indicate Ida will return, but only for a share in the gold. When the travelers return to Montana, Ida has found out about what backstabbing Ora has done, and fight it out at the mine, but unaware of their presence, the now-disillusioned Gregory intends on blowing up the mine at the same time.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 6, 1927

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
King Baggot
Screenplay & Story
Mary O'Hara, Gertrude Atherton
Original Title
Perch of the Devil
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 10m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

King Baggot

Screenplay & Story

Mary O'Hara, Gertrude Atherton

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Gertrude Atherton

Department Leadership Roster

King Baggot

King Baggot

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Perch of the Devil.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perch of the Devil

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Perch of the Devil about?

Ida is married to small-time Montana prospector Gregory Compton. She's bored and lonely, so a friend, wealthy widow and woman of the world Ora Blake, easily gets her to share a trip to Europe. There, Ida lives the high life amid the continent's rich and carefree, but soon grows weary of it, wishing she were home again with her true love. Back in Butte, Gregory has hit a gold strike and telegraphs Ida of his luck. Ora however, with a secret love for Gregory, sabotages Ida's response by rewriting the return cable to indicate Ida will return, but only for a share in the gold. When the travelers return to Montana, Ida has found out about what backstabbing Ora has done, and fight it out at the mine, but unaware of their presence, the now-disillusioned Gregory intends on blowing up the mine at the same time.

Who directed Perch of the Devil?

Perch of the Devil was directed by King Baggot.

Who stars in Perch of the Devil?

The principal cast of Perch of the Devil includes Mae Busch, Pat O'Malley, Jane Winton, Theodore von Eltz, Mario Carillo.

When was Perch of the Devil released and how long is it?

Perch of the Devil was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

Is Perch of the Devil based on a book or true story?

Perch of the Devil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gertrude Atherton".