The Devil's Brother
“Great lords lost their gold to him—great ladies their hearts.”
Synopsis
Two wannabe bandits join the service of a dashing nobleman, who secretly masquerades as Fra Diavolo, a notorious outlaw.
Top Cast
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Stan Laurel
Stanlio
Oliver Hardy
Ollio
Dennis King
Fra Diavolo, alias The Marquis De San Marco
Thelma Todd
Lady Pamela Rocburg
Arthur Pierson
Capt. Lorenzo
Lucile Browne
Zerlina
Henry Armetta
Matteo
James Finlayson
Lord Rocburg
Lane Chandler
Lorenzo's Lieutenant
James C. Morton
The Timorous Woodchopper
Matt McHugh
The Prospective Groom
Wilfred Lucas
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanie Macpherson
- Original Title
- The Devil's Brother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Roach
Jeanie Macpherson, Daniel Auber
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Roach
Director
Jeanie Macpherson
Screenplay
Hal Roach
Producer
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's Brother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil's Brother about?
Two wannabe bandits join the service of a dashing nobleman, who secretly masquerades as Fra Diavolo, a notorious outlaw.
Who directed The Devil's Brother?
The Devil's Brother was directed by Hal Roach.
Who stars in The Devil's Brother?
The principal cast of The Devil's Brother includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dennis King, Thelma Todd, Arthur Pierson.
When was The Devil's Brother released and how long is it?
The Devil's Brother was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil's Brother?
The Devil's Brother holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).