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Devil-May-Care (1929): Cast

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Devil-May-Care is a 1929 romantic film directed by Sidney Franklin, starring William Humphrey as Napoleon Bonaparte, George Davis and Ann Dvorak. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Devil-May-Care (1929) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Sidney Franklin
Genre
Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Devil-May-Care About?

The premise of Devil-May-Care without spoilers.

Novarro stars as a devoted follower of Napoleon who narrowly avoids execution, slipping into a woman's bedroom and ultimately taking on the role of her butler. The film follows his daring fights, passionate encounters, and charismatic performances as he sings and speaks the stirring melodies that captivate the audience.

Devil-May-Care Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
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  • banishment
  • firing squad
  • escape
  • horseback chase
  • climbing through a window
  • opposites attract
  • man woman romance
  • servant
  • romantic triangle
  • polishing shoes
  • horse groom
+22 more
  • suitor
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • looking through a keyhole
  • love letter
  • female horseback rider
  • man serenades a woman
  • kiss
  • romantic rival
  • countess
  • footman
  • wanted poster
  • sword fight
  • grenoble france
  • festival
  • two strip technicolor
  • talkie debut
  • marriage engagement
  • kidnapping
  • ends with a kiss
  • colour sequence
  • 1810s
  • napoleon bonaparte
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Cast & crew

Devil-May-Care Cast & Characters

William Humphrey leads the cast as Napoleon Bonaparte, with George Davis as Groom and Ann Dvorak as Chorine (uncredited). Directed by Sidney Franklin; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Devil-May-Care Also Known As

Also known as “Devil May Care”.

Also known as
  • Devil May Care

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FAQ

Devil-May-Care FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Devil-May-Care, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Devil-May-Care?

Devil-May-Care runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Devil-May-Care released?

Devil-May-Care was released on December 27, 1929.

Who directed Devil-May-Care?

Devil-May-Care was directed by Sidney Franklin.

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Who is in the cast of Devil-May-Care?

Devil-May-Care stars William Humphrey as Napoleon Bonaparte, George Davis as Groom and Ann Dvorak as Chorine (uncredited), among 12 credited actors.

Does Devil-May-Care have a post-credit scene?

No. Devil-May-Care has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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