Devil’s Playground (1937): Cast
Devil’s Playground is a 1937 romantic drama directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring Pierre Watkin as Submarine Commander, Richard Dix and Chester Morris. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Devil’s Playground About?
The premise of Devil’s Playground without spoilers.
A lively Columbia B‑plus melodrama, this 1930s remake of Frank Capra’s silent Submarine follows submarine lieutenants Dorgan (Richard Dix) and Mason (Chester Morris) as they vie for the affection of dance‑hall singer Carmen (Dolores del Rio). Though Carmen marries Dorgan, she still flirts with Mason while Dorgan is on duty, but their rivalry fades when Dorgan must rescue Mason and his crew from a sunken submarine.
Devil’s Playground Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- sunken submarine
- deep sea diver
- u.s. navy
- romantic rivalry
- taming of the shrew
- female sexual predator
- homosexual subtext
- bare chested male
- hairy chest
- emergency rescue
- san diego california
- male male relationship
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- disaster at sea
- picnic on the beach
- dime a dance
- dance hall
- unfaithful wife
- manipulative female
- underwater scene
- scene during opening credits
- husband
- girl
- submarine
- military
- sea
- remake
Devil’s Playground Cast & Characters
Pierre Watkin leads the cast as Submarine Commander, with Richard Dix as Jack Dorgan and Chester Morris as Robert Mason. Directed by Erle C. Kenton; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erle C. Kenton
- Pierre Watkin as Submarine Commander
- Richard Dix as Jack Dorgan
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Chester Morris as Robert Mason - Dolores del Río as Carmen
Also Starring in Devil’s Playground
· 42 more- Ward Bond Sidecar Wilson
- Stanley Andrews Salvage Boat Commander
- Ann Doran Bit Part
- Edward Hearn Surgeon
- Francis McDonald Romano
- Bud Geary Officer
- Arthur Loft Damage Control Officer
- Frank Marlowe Civilian
- Garry Owen Radio Man
- Buddy Roosevelt Deck Officer
- Harry Bernard Husband
- Si Jenks Telephone Man
- Jack Pennick Gob
- John Gallaudet Jones
- Eddie Hart Bit Part
- Eddie Fetherston Sailor
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- William Worthington Vice Admiral
- Harvey Clark Real Estate Man
- Nick Copeland Ticket Taker
- Gene Morgan Orderly
- Tina Menard Spanish Girl
- Arthur Stuart Hull Rear Admiral
- George McKay Red Anderson
- Herbert Ashley Bartender
- Lucille Ward Neighbor
- Miki Morita Houseboy
- William Arnold Officer
- Art Dupuis Dance Hall Attendant
- Robert Fiske Officer
- Sammy Blum Bartender
- James T. Mack Minister
- Beatrice Curtis Bit Part
- Don Rowan Reilly
- Reginald Simpson Sailor
- Blanca Vischer Spanish Girl
- Bruce Wong Chinese Waiter
- Corbet Morris Furniture Salesman
- Ernest Shields Waiter
- Dorothy Dehn Girl
- Alma Chester Bit Part
- Wesley Hopper Diver
- Lutra Winslow Marcia
More from Erle C. Kenton
More films directed by Erle C. Kenton: The Cat Creeps, House of Dracula, House of Frankenstein and It Ain’t Hay.
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Devil’s Playground FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Devil’s Playground, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Devil’s Playground?
Devil’s Playground runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Devil’s Playground released?
Devil’s Playground was released on January 24, 1937.
Who directed Devil’s Playground?
Devil’s Playground was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
More films by Erle C. Kenton Who is in the cast of Devil’s Playground?
Devil’s Playground stars Pierre Watkin as Submarine Commander, Richard Dix as Jack Dorgan and Chester Morris as Robert Mason, among 46 credited actors.
Does Devil’s Playground have a post-credit scene?
No. Devil’s Playground has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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