The Devil Is Driving
“Chilling thrills run riot!”
Synopsis
In the fine tradition of And Sudden Death, Columbia's The Devil is Driving tabulates the dangers of drunken driving in an exciting, unabashedly melodramatic fashion. In his first true portrayal of a "little creep," Elisha Cook Jr. stars as Tony, the spoiled-rotten son of the wealthy and influential Mr. Stevens.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Paul Driscoll
Joan Perry
Eve Hammond
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Sanders
Ian Wolfe
Elias Sanders
Elisha Cook Jr.
Tony Stevens
Henry Kolker
Charles Stevens
Walter Kingsford
Louis Wooster
Ann Rutherford
Kitty Wooster
Frank C. Wilson
Martin Foster
Paul Harvey
Sam Mitchell
John Wray
Joe Peters
Byron Foulger
Mr. Muller (uncredited)
Rosemary Theby
Matron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Lachman
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Blake, Harold Buchman, Jo Milward, Lee Loeb
- Original Title
- The Devil Is Driving
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Lachman
Richard Blake, Harold Buchman, Jo Milward, Lee Loeb
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Lachman
Director
Richard Blake
Writer
Jo Milward
Writer
Lee Loeb
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil Is Driving
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What is The Devil Is Driving about?
In the fine tradition of And Sudden Death, Columbia's The Devil is Driving tabulates the dangers of drunken driving in an exciting, unabashedly melodramatic fashion. In his first true portrayal of a "little creep," Elisha Cook Jr. stars as Tony, the spoiled-rotten son of the wealthy and influential Mr. Stevens.
Who directed The Devil Is Driving?
The Devil Is Driving was directed by Harry Lachman.
Who stars in The Devil Is Driving?
The principal cast of The Devil Is Driving includes Richard Dix, Joan Perry, Nana Bryant, Ian Wolfe, Elisha Cook Jr..
When was The Devil Is Driving released and how long is it?
The Devil Is Driving was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil Is Driving?
The Devil Is Driving holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).