The Devil-Doll
“Greater Than "The Unholy Three"”
Synopsis
Respected Parisian banker Paul Lavond is framed for robbery and murder by crooked associates and sent to prison. Years later, he escapes with a friend, a scientist who was working on a method to reduce humans to a height of mere inches (all for the good of humanity, of course). Lavond, however, is consumed with hatred for those who betrayed him, and takes the scientist's methods back to Paris to exact painful revenge.
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The Devil-Doll Official Trailer #1 - Lionel Barrymore Movie (1936) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Paul Lavond
Maureen O'Sullivan
Lorraine Lavond
Frank Lawton
Toto
Rafaela Ottiano
Malita
Robert Greig
Émile Coulvet
Lucy Beaumont
Madame Lavond
Henry B. Walthall
Marcel
Grace Ford
Lachna
Pedro de Cordoba
Charles Martin
Arthur Hohl
Victor Radin
Juanita Quigley
Marguerite Coulvet
Claire Du Brey
Mathilde Coulvet
Rollo Lloyd
Inspector Maurice
E. Alyn Warren
Préfect of Police
Jean Alden
Apache Dancer (uncredited)
King Baggot
Detective Pierre (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
Detective (uncredited)
Robert Du Couedic
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Endore, Erich von Stroheim, Garrett Fort
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman, Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Devil-Doll
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Guy Endore, Erich von Stroheim, Garrett Fort, Tod Browning, Abraham Merritt
Franz Waxman, Edward Ward
Leonard Smith, Willard Vogel
Fredrick Y. Smith
Tod Browning, E.J. Mannix
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
Guy Endore
Screenplay
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Tod Browning
Producer
Erich von Stroheim
Screenplay
Garrett Fort
Screenplay
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
E.J. Mannix
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil-Doll
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What is The Devil-Doll about?
Respected Parisian banker Paul Lavond is framed for robbery and murder by crooked associates and sent to prison. Years later, he escapes with a friend, a scientist who was working on a method to reduce humans to a height of mere inches (all for the good of humanity, of course). Lavond, however, is consumed with hatred for those who betrayed him, and takes the scientist's methods back to Paris to exact painful revenge.
Who directed The Devil-Doll?
The Devil-Doll was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Devil-Doll?
The principal cast of The Devil-Doll includes Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan, Frank Lawton, Rafaela Ottiano, Robert Greig.
When was The Devil-Doll released and how long is it?
The Devil-Doll was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil-Doll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil-Doll was composed by Franz Waxman, Edward Ward.
Is The Devil-Doll based on a book or true story?
The Devil-Doll is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Abraham Merritt".