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The Devil to Pay!

The Devil to Pay!

1930Movie⏱️ 1h 12mTV-G
ComedyRomance
⭐ 6.6
IMDB Rating
904 votes

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 the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father ...

Director
George Fitzmaurice
Writers
Frederick Lonsdale, Benjamin Glazer
Stars
Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Frederick Kerr
Release Date
December 20, 1930
Language
English
Country
United States
πŸ† 2
Wins
🎯 1
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 20
Reviews
πŸ“½οΈ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Ronald Colman
Ronald Colman
as Willie Hale
Loretta Young
Loretta Young
as Dorothy
Frederick Kerr
Frederick Kerr
as Lord Leland
David Torrence
David Torrence
as Mr. Hope
Florence Britton
Florence Britton
as Susan
Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
as Mary
Paul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh
as Grand Duke Paul
Crauford Kent
Crauford Kent
as Arthur
Frances Dade
Frances Dade
as Bidder for Bed
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Elsie Esmond
as Molly - Mary Crayle's Maid

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA
Production
The Samuel Goldwyn Company

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

ComedyRomance

⭐ Featured Review

Funny pre-code romantic shenanigans
by jamesrupert2014 β€’ 2021-10-18
7/10

"Ne'er-do-well bon-vivant Willie Hale (Ronald Colman) returns to England in the hope of procuring his 11th 'start-in-life' hand-out from Lord Leland (Frederick Kerr), his wealthy but cantankerous father. Rebuffed but granted 100 quid, he promptly charms family friend Dorothy Hope (a youthful Loretta Young), who becomes enamoured with his casual, fun-loving approach to life. The comedy is an appealing pre-code romance with a few subtle but sly adult jokes and some very sexy outfits. Coleman is great as the irresistible prodigal son as are his three lovely co-stars, Young, Myrna Lo..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

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.

πŸ“– Synopsis

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 the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father ...