Up Pops the Devil
Synopsis
The marriage of an advertising man is jeopardized when he gets a chance to sell a novel he's been working on and quits his job to concentrate on writing. In order to support the family, the wife is forced to take a job as a dancer in a Broadway show. As the marriage begins to fall apart, complications ensue when she discovers that she's pregnant.
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Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Barney Hatfield
Stuart Erwin
Stranger
Carole Lombard
Anne Merrick
Lilyan Tashman
Polly Griscom
Norman Foster
Steve Merrick
Edward Nugent
George Kent
Theodore von Eltz
Gilbert Morrell
Joyce Compton
Luella May Carroll
Eulalie Jensen
Mrs. Kent ("Sugar")
Harry Beresford
Mr. Platt
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Platt
Pat Moriarity
Kelly, Bootlegger
Guy Oliver
Waldo, Handyman
Paddy O'Flynn
Stagehand
Willie Best
Laundryman
Matty Roubert
Subscription Boy
Claire Dodd
Minor Role
Marguerite Warner
Minor Role
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Unsell
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Up Pops the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Eve Unsell, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Arthur Kober
John Leipold
Karl Struss
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Eve Unsell
Screenplay
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
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 Up Pops the Devil
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What is Up Pops the Devil about?
The marriage of an advertising man is jeopardized when he gets a chance to sell a novel he's been working on and quits his job to concentrate on writing. In order to support the family, the wife is forced to take a job as a dancer in a Broadway show. As the marriage begins to fall apart, complications ensue when she discovers that she's pregnant.
Who directed Up Pops the Devil?
Up Pops the Devil was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Up Pops the Devil?
The principal cast of Up Pops the Devil includes Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Stuart Erwin, Carole Lombard, Lilyan Tashman, Norman Foster.
When was Up Pops the Devil released and how long is it?
Up Pops the Devil was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Up Pops the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Up Pops the Devil was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up Pops the Devil?
Up Pops the Devil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).