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J. Edward Bromberg
Arnold DeBrock
Osa Massen
Valeria DeBrock
William Wright
Christopher Waring
Margaret Tallichet
Joan Millard
Abner Biberman
Carlos Castillo-Martinez
Martin Kosleck
Grebb, Henchman
Charles D. Brown
Capt. Jonathan Hunt
Ivan Miller
Capt. Brigham
Roland Varno
Ship's Doctor
Sam Ash
Policeman
Edward Biby
Ship's Passenger
Roy Darmour
Steward
Robert Frazer
Detective
Dwight Frye
Radio Operator
Selmer Jackson
Adm. Curtiss
Carl M. Leviness
Ship's Passenger
John 'Skins' Miller
Flop-House Night Clerk
John Mylong
Von Eltzen
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Lawrence Kimble
- Original Title
- Devil Pays Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Lawrence Kimble
John Alton
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Auer
Director
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Screenplay
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
John Alton
Director of Photography
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 Devil Pays Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil Pays Off about?
A former Navy man attempts to redeem his honor by exposing a shipping tycoon's dealings with the enemy.
Who directed Devil Pays Off?
Devil Pays Off was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in Devil Pays Off?
The principal cast of Devil Pays Off includes J. Edward Bromberg, Osa Massen, William Wright, Margaret Tallichet, Abner Biberman.
When was Devil Pays Off released and how long is it?
Devil Pays Off was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Devil Pays Off?
Devil Pays Off holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).