Devil's Playground
“Thrills of the Deep!”
Synopsis
A remake of Frank Capra's Submarine (1928), Devil's Playground is a snappy Columbia "B plus" picture starring Richard Dix and Chester Morris. Submarine officers Dorgan (Dix) and Mason (Morris) battle on land for the affections of dance-hall girl Carmen (Dolores del Rio). She marries Dorgan but makes a play for Mason when her husband is on duty. The romantic rivalry is forgotten when Dorgan must rescue Mason and his crew from a sunken sub.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Jack Dorgan
Dolores del Río
Carmen
Chester Morris
Robert Mason
George McKay
Red Anderson
John Gallaudet
Jones
Pierre Watkin
Submarine Commander
Ward Bond
Sidecar Wilson
Don Rowan
Reilly
Francis McDonald
Romano
Stanley Andrews
Salvage Boat Commander
William Arnold
Officer
Herbert Ashley
Bartender
Harry Bernard
Husband
Sammy Blum
Bartender
Alma Chester
Bit Part
Harvey Clark
Real Estate Man
Nick Copeland
Ticket Taker
Beatrice Curtis
Bit Part
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Chodorov, Liam O'Flaherty, Dalton Trumbo
- Original Title
- Devil's Playground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Jerome Chodorov, Liam O'Flaherty, Dalton Trumbo
Viola Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Jerome Chodorov
Writer
Liam O'Flaherty
Writer
Dalton Trumbo
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 Devil's Playground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil's Playground about?
A remake of Frank Capra's Submarine (1928), Devil's Playground is a snappy Columbia "B plus" picture starring Richard Dix and Chester Morris. Submarine officers Dorgan (Dix) and Mason (Morris) battle on land for the affections of dance-hall girl Carmen (Dolores del Rio). She marries Dorgan but makes a play for Mason when her husband is on duty. The romantic rivalry is forgotten when Dorgan must rescue Mason and his crew from a sunken sub.
Who directed Devil's Playground?
Devil's Playground was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in Devil's Playground?
The principal cast of Devil's Playground includes Richard Dix, Dolores del Río, Chester Morris, George McKay, John Gallaudet.
When was Devil's Playground released and how long is it?
Devil's Playground was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Devil's Playground?
Devil's Playground holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).