Romantic comedy

The Devil to Pay! (1930): Cast & Plot

Name: The Devil to Pay!
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1930-12-18
Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cast: Crauford Kent, Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Mary Forbes, Frederick Kerr

The Devil to Pay! is a 1930 romantic comedy directed by George Fitzmaurice, starring Crauford Kent as Arthur Hale, Ronald Colman and Loretta Young. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Released: December 18, 1930
Runtime: 1h 12m (72 min)
Director: George Fitzmaurice
Genres: Comedy , Romance
Original language: English
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Productions
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is The Devil to Pay! About?

The premise of The Devil to Pay! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Spendthrift Willie Hale arrives back in London penniless, much to his father's chagrin. He smooth‑talks his way into staying at the family home and soon charms Dorothy Hope, whose linoleum‑magnate father had been arranging her engagement to a Russian aristocrat before Willie's appearance, in a light‑hearted romp. The story plays off the comic premise “A Gay Dog! … He Had His Day… and His Nights, Too!”.

The Devil to Pay! Themes & Keywords

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car
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kiss
tailing someone
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reference to new zealand
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horse and carriage
russian
taxi
romantic rivalry
picnic
party
nobility
merry go round
marriage proposal
horse racing
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family relationships
england
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dog
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auction
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Cast & crew

The Devil to Pay! Cast & Characters

Crauford Kent leads the cast as Arthur Hale, with Ronald Colman as Willie Hale and Loretta Young as Dorothy Hope. Directed by George Fitzmaurice; 20 actors are credited in all.

Director George Fitzmaurice

Crauford Kent as Arthur Hale
Ronald Colman as Willie Hale
Loretta Young as Dorothy Hope
Mary Forbes as Mrs. Hope (uncredited)

Also Starring in The Devil to Pay!

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Frederick Kerr Lord Leland Hale
Myrna Loy Mary Crayle
Florence Britton Susan Hale
Florence Wix Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
Paul Cavanagh Grand Duke Paul
David Torrence Mr. Hope
Eric Wilton Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
Herbert Evans Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
Forrester Harvey Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Alexander Pollard Lord Leland's Butler (uncredited)
Gus Leonard Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
Jack Richardson Porter (uncredited)
Gordon McLeod Club Member (uncredited)
Vesey O'Davoren Butler (uncredited)
Frances Dade Bidder for Bed (uncredited)
Elsie Esmond Molly - Mary Crayle's Maid (uncredited)

Plot

The Devil to Pay! Plot Summary

What happens in The Devil to Pay! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Willie Hale, Ronald Colman returns home from East Africa with little money left, after selling his house and belongings, and buys a dog with most of what he has. His father, Lord Leland Hale, Frederick Kerr a very wealthy man, is tired of Willie’s string of failed ventures but still slips him £100 to spend while keeping a wary eye on his son’s next move.

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