The Devil's Trademark
“"Must Modern Youth Pay For Desires It Cannot Control?"”
Synopsis
Former criminal Fred Benton, now older, tries to go straight working in a bank. Meanwhile young Tom Benton and his grandmother Millie find themselves in a financial descent that threatens the family's legacy. Adapted by screenwriter Dorothy Yost from the magazine story "Pedigree" by Calvin Johnston focuses on how people can go wrong.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Leo Meehan
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Yost, Randolph Bartlett, Calvin Johnston
- Original Title
- The Devil's Trademark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Leo Meehan
Dorothy Yost, Randolph Bartlett, Calvin Johnston
Allen G. Siegler
Edward Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
James Leo Meehan
Director
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Edward Schroeder
Editor
Dorothy Yost
Writer
Randolph Bartlett
Writer
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What is The Devil's Trademark about?
Former criminal Fred Benton, now older, tries to go straight working in a bank. Meanwhile young Tom Benton and his grandmother Millie find themselves in a financial descent that threatens the family's legacy. Adapted by screenwriter Dorothy Yost from the magazine story "Pedigree" by Calvin Johnston focuses on how people can go wrong.
Who directed The Devil's Trademark?
The Devil's Trademark was directed by James Leo Meehan.
Who stars in The Devil's Trademark?
The principal cast of The Devil's Trademark includes Belle Bennett, William V. Mong, William Bakewell, Ena Gregory, William Desmond.
When was The Devil's Trademark released and how long is it?
The Devil's Trademark was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.