4 Devils
“A SWINGING CIRCUS TRAPEZE BECOMES THE PENDULUM OF PASSION!”
Synopsis
Four orphans, raised by an aging clown, becomes a high wire act in a circus. Lost film.
Top Cast
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Janet Gaynor
Marion
Mary Duncan
The Lady
Charles Morton
Charles
Barry Norton
Adolf
J. Farrell MacDonald
The Clown
Anders Randolf
Cecchi
Anita Louise
Louise as a girl
Anne Shirley
Marion as a girl
Nancy Drexel
Louise
George Davis
Mean Clown
Curley Phillips
Clown (uncredited)
Michael Visaroff
Circus Director
Jack Parker
Charles - as a Boy
Claire McDowell
Woman
Wesley Lake
Old Clown
Philippe De Lacy
Adolf - as a Boy
André Cheron
Old Roue
E.H. Calvert
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Screenplay & Story
- Berthold Viertel, Herman Bang, Carl Mayer, Marion Orth
- Original Score
- S.L. Rothafel
- Original Title
- 4 Devils
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Murnau
Berthold Viertel, Herman Bang, Carl Mayer, Marion Orth
S.L. Rothafel
L. William O'Connell, Ernest Palmer
Harold D. Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
F. W. Murnau
Director
Berthold Viertel
Writer
Harold D. Schuster
Editor
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
S.L. Rothafel
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 4 Devils
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 4 Devils about?
Four orphans, raised by an aging clown, becomes a high wire act in a circus. Lost film.
Who directed 4 Devils?
4 Devils was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in 4 Devils?
The principal cast of 4 Devils includes Janet Gaynor, Mary Duncan, Charles Morton, Barry Norton, J. Farrell MacDonald.
When was 4 Devils released and how long is it?
4 Devils was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for 4 Devils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 4 Devils was composed by S.L. Rothafel.