The Devil at His Elbow
“A gripping drama of how drink and a woman play havoc with a big man.”
Synopsis
Young mechanical engineer John Ashton is trying to complete the plans for a new submarine. Under pressure to meet a deadline he has been leaning on whiskey to handle the stress which his friend Robert Gray warns him against, but to no avail. His fiancée, Grace, telephones wanting him to take a break and attend a dinner party with her. Against his better judgement and still drinking he accepts but nods off while getting ready. What follows are booze infused visions of loss and degradation so horrifying that upon awaking he swears off "the devil at his elbow”!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burton L. King
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Hoffman, Wallace Clifton
- Original Title
- The Devil at His Elbow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Popular Plays and Players Inc., Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burton L. King
Aaron Hoffman, Wallace Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Burton L. King
Director
Wallace Clifton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil at His Elbow
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What is The Devil at His Elbow about?
Young mechanical engineer John Ashton is trying to complete the plans for a new submarine. Under pressure to meet a deadline he has been leaning on whiskey to handle the stress which his friend Robert Gray warns him against, but to no avail. His fiancée, Grace, telephones wanting him to take a break and attend a dinner party with her. Against his better judgement and still drinking he accepts but nods off while getting ready. What follows are booze infused visions of loss and degradation so horrifying that upon awaking he swears off "the devil at his elbow”!
Who directed The Devil at His Elbow?
The Devil at His Elbow was directed by Burton L. King.
Who stars in The Devil at His Elbow?
The principal cast of The Devil at His Elbow includes Clifford Bruce, Francis McDonald, Adolphe Menjou, Edward Martindel, Dorothy Green.
When was The Devil at His Elbow released and how long is it?
The Devil at His Elbow was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.