The Devil to Pay
“She had loved a man who was a devil in sheep's clothing, But woman's love is strange and men reck not the sacrifice.”
Synopsis
Small town politician and banker Brent Warren is responsible for a murder, but only George Roan is sent to the gallows for it. Roan, however, is resuscitated after he is hung and proceeds to secretly haunt Warren's life. District attorney Cullen Grant is sure that Warren was behind the killing and has him arrested. Warren's fiancee, Dare Keeling, also happens to the Grant's ex-sweetheart, and she believes in his innocence. Her brother, Larry, however, isn't so sure and he goes to work as Warren's secretary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest C. Warde
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Nimmo Greene, Jack Cunningham
- Original Title
- The Devil to Pay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Robert Brunton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest C. Warde
Frances Nimmo Greene, Jack Cunningham
Arthur L. Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest C. Warde
Director
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Jack Cunningham
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 to Pay
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What is The Devil to Pay about?
Small town politician and banker Brent Warren is responsible for a murder, but only George Roan is sent to the gallows for it. Roan, however, is resuscitated after he is hung and proceeds to secretly haunt Warren's life. District attorney Cullen Grant is sure that Warren was behind the killing and has him arrested. Warren's fiancee, Dare Keeling, also happens to the Grant's ex-sweetheart, and she believes in his innocence. Her brother, Larry, however, isn't so sure and he goes to work as Warren's secretary.
Who directed The Devil to Pay?
The Devil to Pay was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
Who stars in The Devil to Pay?
The principal cast of The Devil to Pay includes Roy Stewart, Robert McKim, Fritzi Brunette, George Fisher, Evelyn Selbie.
When was The Devil to Pay released and how long is it?
The Devil to Pay was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Devil to Pay based on a book or true story?
The Devil to Pay is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Nimmo Greene".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil to Pay?
The Devil to Pay holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).