Devil and the Deep
Synopsis
Naval commander Charles Sturm has made life miserable for his wife Diana due to his insane jealousy over every man she speaks to. His obsessive behavior soon drives her to the arms of a handsome lieutenant. When Charles learns of their affair, he plots revenge.
Top Cast
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Tallulah Bankhead
Diana Sturm
Gary Cooper
Lt. Sempter
Charles Laughton
Cmdr. Charles Sturm
Cary Grant
Lt. Jaeckel
Paul Porcasi
Hassan
Juliette Compton
Mrs. Planet
Henry Kolker
Hutton
Dorothy Christy
Mrs. Crimp
Arthur Hoyt
Mr. Planet
Gordon Westcott
Lt. Toll
James Dugan
Condover
Peter Brocco
Wireless Operator (uncredited)
Jack Gardner
Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
John George
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Henry Guttman
Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Fred Kohler Jr.
Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
George Magrill
Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien
Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Gering
- Screenplay & Story
- Benn W. Levy
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Herman Hand, Rudolph G. Kopp
- Original Title
- Devil and the Deep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Gering
Benn W. Levy, Harry Hervey, Maurice Larrouy
John Leipold, Herman Hand, Rudolph G. Kopp
Charles Lang
Otho Lovering
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Gering
Director
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Otho Lovering
Editor
Herman Hand
Original Music Composer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Benn W. Levy
Screenplay
Rudolph G. Kopp
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil and the Deep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil and the Deep about?
Naval commander Charles Sturm has made life miserable for his wife Diana due to his insane jealousy over every man she speaks to. His obsessive behavior soon drives her to the arms of a handsome lieutenant. When Charles learns of their affair, he plots revenge.
Who directed Devil and the Deep?
Devil and the Deep was directed by Marion Gering.
Who stars in Devil and the Deep?
The principal cast of Devil and the Deep includes Tallulah Bankhead, Gary Cooper, Charles Laughton, Cary Grant, Paul Porcasi.
When was Devil and the Deep released and how long is it?
Devil and the Deep was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Devil and the Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil and the Deep was composed by John Leipold, Herman Hand, Rudolph G. Kopp.
Is Devil and the Deep based on a book or true story?
Devil and the Deep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Larrouy".