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The Devil to Pay!

  • 1930
  • TV-G
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
975
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The Devil to Pay! (1930)
ComedyRomance

Spendthrift Willie Leyland again returns to the family home in London penniless. His father is none too pleased but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time, he turns ... Read allSpendthrift Willie Leyland again returns to the family home in London penniless. His father is none too pleased but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time, he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arriva... Read allSpendthrift Willie Leyland again returns to the family home in London penniless. His father is none too pleased but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time, he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat.

  • Director
    • George Fitzmaurice
  • Writers
    • Frederick Lonsdale
    • Benjamin Glazer
  • Stars
    • Ronald Colman
    • Loretta Young
    • Frederick Kerr
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    975
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Fitzmaurice
    • Writers
      • Frederick Lonsdale
      • Benjamin Glazer
    • Stars
      • Ronald Colman
      • Loretta Young
      • Frederick Kerr
    • 23User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast20

    Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman
    • Willie Hale
    Loretta Young
    Loretta Young
    • Dorothy
    Frederick Kerr
    Frederick Kerr
    • Lord Leland
    David Torrence
    David Torrence
    • Mr. Hope
    Florence Britton
    Florence Britton
    • Susan
    Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy
    • Mary
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Grand Duke Paul
    Crauford Kent
    Crauford Kent
    • Arthur
    • (as Crawford Kent)
    Frances Dade
    Frances Dade
    • Bidder for Bed
    • (uncredited)
    Elsie Esmond
    • Molly - Mary Crayle's Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Herbert Evans
    Herbert Evans
    • Racing Fan at Derby
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Forbes
    Mary Forbes
    • Mrs. Hope
    • (uncredited)
    Forrester Harvey
    Forrester Harvey
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Gus Leonard
    • Pet Shop Owner
    • (uncredited)
    Gordon McLeod
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Vesey O'Davoren
    • Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Alexander Pollard
    Alexander Pollard
    • Lord Leland's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Richardson
    Jack Richardson
    • Porter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Fitzmaurice
    • Writers
      • Frederick Lonsdale
      • Benjamin Glazer
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The film's original director was Irving Cummings with Dorothy being played by Constance Cummings. After some scenes were shot, George Fitzmaurice replaced Cummings as director, and Loretta Young took over the role of Dorothy, with all previous scenes re-shot.
    • Goofs
      Boom microphone shadow is unmistakable in a number of interior scenes toward the beginning of the film.
    • Quotes
      • Lord Leland: Here it is half-past nine and not a sign of him.
      • Dorothy Hope: Have you called the police?
      • Lord Leland: Do you know Master Willie?
      • Dorothy Hope: No, I've never met him.
      • Lord Leland: Well, if you had, you'd know telephoning a policeman's wife would be more effective.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The House on 56th Street (1933)
    • Soundtracks
      I Belong to Everybody
      (uncredited)

      Music by Nacio Herb Brown

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 20, 1930 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Streaming on "Artiflix Movies" YouTube Channel
      • Streaming on "BlimeyTV Restored Classic Movies" YouTube Channel (restored)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Y paga el diablo
    • Filming locations
      • Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 12m(72 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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