The Devil in the City
Le diable dans la ville
Synopsis
The story is about a superstitious village, where the mayor has sold a tower to an unknown, who is soon suspected of being the devil.
Top Cast
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Jacqueline Blanc
Blanche
Michelle Clairfont
Rose
Léon Mathot
Marc Herner
René Donnio
L'Illuminé
Albert Mayer
Maître Ludivigo, the Alchemist
Vetty
Monseigneur Pataus, the Bailiff
Pierre de Ramey
Captain of the Guards
Émile Saint-Ober
Madman
Mario Nasthasio
Madman
Jacques Vandenne
Madman
Bernard
Madman
Lucien Bataille
Madman
Émilien Richard
Madman
Jean-François Martial
Canelas
Poujart
Albany Delvriège
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Germaine Dulac
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Louis Bouquet
- Original Title
- Le diable dans la ville
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Films de France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Germaine Dulac
Jean-Louis Bouquet
Henri Stuckert
Jean Sapene
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Stuckert
Director of Photography
Jean-Louis Bouquet
Screenplay
Germaine Dulac
Director
Jean Sapene
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil in the City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil in the City about?
The story is about a superstitious village, where the mayor has sold a tower to an unknown, who is soon suspected of being the devil.
Who directed The Devil in the City?
The Devil in the City was directed by Germaine Dulac.
Who stars in The Devil in the City?
The principal cast of The Devil in the City includes Jacqueline Blanc, Michelle Clairfont, Léon Mathot, René Donnio, Albert Mayer.
When was The Devil in the City released and how long is it?
The Devil in the City was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.