Inflation
Synopsis
The Devil works with Adolf Hitler to cause inflation in the United States.
Top Cast
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Edward Arnold
The Devil
Stephen McNally
Joe Smith
Esther Williams
Mrs. Smith
Vicky Lane
Devil's Assistant
Hooper Atchley
Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Woman in Close-Out Sale Montage (uncredited)
Betty Blythe
Next Door Neighbor Who Begins Hoarding (uncredited)
Donald Curtis
Salesman (uncredited)
Howard Freeman
Radio Store Proprietor (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Fred (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
Paymaster (uncredited)
John Nesbitt
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
William Newell
Jerry the Man Wanting to Buy Car (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Joe's Co-worker (uncredited)
Jack Shea
Worker in Pay Line (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Piller, Michael Simmons
- Original Score
- Max Terr, David Raksin
- Original Title
- Inflation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Gene Piller, Michael Simmons, Buddy Adler, Julian Harmon
Max Terr, David Raksin
Henry Sharp
Adrienne Fazan
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Piller
Screenplay
Cy Endfield
Director
Michael Simmons
Screenplay
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Henry Sharp
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inflation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inflation about?
The Devil works with Adolf Hitler to cause inflation in the United States.
Who directed Inflation?
Inflation was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in Inflation?
The principal cast of Inflation includes Edward Arnold, Stephen McNally, Esther Williams, Vicky Lane, Hooper Atchley.
When was Inflation released and how long is it?
Inflation was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Inflation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inflation was composed by Max Terr, David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inflation?
Inflation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).