The Devil's Mate
Synopsis
A convicted murderer has been sentenced to death in the electric chair. He decides to spill the name of the man who hired him, but just before he does he's killed by a poison dart. A police detective and a pretty young newspaper reporter team up to find out the identity of the man behind the killings.
Top Cast
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Peggy Shannon
Nancy Weaver
Preston Foster
Insp. O'Brien
Ray Walker
Natural
Hobart Cavanaugh
Parkhurst
Barbara Barondess
Gwen
Paul Porcasi
Nick
Harold Waldridge
Joe
Jason Robards Sr.
Clinton
Bryant Washburn
District Attorney
Harry Holman
McGee
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Collins
James Durkin
Warden
Gordon De Main
Butler
Paul Fix
Maloney
Sam Flint
Prison Doctor
Henry Otho
Witness
Henry Hull
Chaplin
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Fields, David Silverstein
- Original Title
- The Devil's Mate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Leonard Fields, David Silverstein
Ben Verschleiser
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Verschleiser
Producer
Phil Rosen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Mate
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What is The Devil's Mate about?
A convicted murderer has been sentenced to death in the electric chair. He decides to spill the name of the man who hired him, but just before he does he's killed by a poison dart. A police detective and a pretty young newspaper reporter team up to find out the identity of the man behind the killings.
Who directed The Devil's Mate?
The Devil's Mate was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The Devil's Mate?
The principal cast of The Devil's Mate includes Peggy Shannon, Preston Foster, Ray Walker, Hobart Cavanaugh, Barbara Barondess.
When was The Devil's Mate released and how long is it?
The Devil's Mate was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.