The Devil to Pay!
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Synopsis
Spendthrift Willie Hale again returns penniless to the family home in London. His father is none too pleased, but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat.
Top Cast
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Ronald Colman
Willie Hale
Loretta Young
Dorothy Hope
Frederick Kerr
Lord Leland Hale
David Torrence
Mr. Hope
Florence Britton
Susan Hale
Myrna Loy
Mary Crayle
Paul Cavanagh
Grand Duke Paul
Crauford Kent
Arthur Hale
Frances Dade
Bidder for Bed (uncredited)
Elsie Esmond
Molly - Mary Crayle's Maid (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Hope (uncredited)
Forrester Harvey
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Gus Leonard
Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
Gordon McLeod
Club Member (uncredited)
Vesey O'Davoren
Butler (uncredited)
Alexander Pollard
Lord Leland's Butler (uncredited)
Jack Richardson
Porter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer, Frederick Lonsdale
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Devil to Pay!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Howard Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Benjamin Glazer, Frederick Lonsdale
Alfred Newman
George Barnes, Gregg Toland
Grant Whytock
George Fitzmaurice, Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
George Fitzmaurice
Producer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Grant Whytock
Editor
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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 The Devil to Pay!
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What is The Devil to Pay! about?
Spendthrift Willie Hale again returns penniless to the family home in London. His father is none too pleased, but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat.
Who directed The Devil to Pay!?
The Devil to Pay! was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Devil to Pay!?
The principal cast of The Devil to Pay! includes Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Frederick Kerr, David Torrence, Florence Britton.
When was The Devil to Pay! released and how long is it?
The Devil to Pay! was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil to Pay!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil to Pay! was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil to Pay!?
The Devil to Pay! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).