The Devil
Synopsis
Dr. Muller, a friend to all, finds pleasure in turning the goodness in people to evil ends. He meets Marie Matin and her fiancée, Georges Roben, while viewing a new painting, "The Martyr--Truth Crucified by Evil." Marie declares that the picture was wrong--evil could never triumph over truth--and though Muller says he agrees with her, he plots to prove otherwise.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Goulding
- Original Title
- The Devil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Associated Exhibitors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
Edmund Goulding, Ferenc Molnár
Harry Fischbeck
Harry Leonhardt, Andrew J. Callaghan
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
Edmund Goulding
Screenplay
Harry Leonhardt
Producer
Andrew J. Callaghan
Producer
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil
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What is The Devil about?
Dr. Muller, a friend to all, finds pleasure in turning the goodness in people to evil ends. He meets Marie Matin and her fiancée, Georges Roben, while viewing a new painting, "The Martyr--Truth Crucified by Evil." Marie declares that the picture was wrong--evil could never triumph over truth--and though Muller says he agrees with her, he plots to prove otherwise.
Who directed The Devil?
The Devil was directed by James Young.
Who stars in The Devil?
The principal cast of The Devil includes George Arliss, Sylvia Breamer, Lucy Cotton, Florence Arliss, Edmund Lowe.
When was The Devil released and how long is it?
The Devil was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 58m.