The Devil’s Brother (1933): Cast & Plot
The Devil’s Brother is a 1933 music comedy directed by Hal Roach, starring Dennis King as Fra Diavolo, alias The Marquis De San Marco, James Finlayson and Thelma Todd. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Hal Roach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil’s Brother About?
The premise of The Devil’s Brother without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Great lords find their treasure vanished, and noblewomen surrender their affection to a charismatic figure. Two aspiring thieves enlist under a handsome aristocrat who in secret assumes the mantle of the infamous outlaw Fra Diavolo, leading them into daring escapades and covert romance.
The Devil’s Brother Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- clumsiness
- dual identity
- frame up
- friend
- stolen jewelry
- 18th century
- 1930s
- fra diavolo
- brother devil
- bandit
- brigand
- spoof
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- innkeeper
- firing squad
- wine
- finger wiggle
- tray
- sedan chair
- hoop skirt
- duel
- deacon's bench
- coquette
- balcony
- wine cellar
- well
- wanted poster
- inn
- hanging
- handkerchief
- falling down stairs
- duck
- candle
- bull
- powdered wig
- petticoats
- nobility
- sword fight
- arranged marriage
- cuckold
- young lovers
- outlaw band
- kneesy earsy nosey
- may december romance
- secret leader of outlaws
- song
- lovable bandit
- tightwad
- village
- carabinieri
- italy
The Devil’s Brother Cast & Characters
Dennis King leads the cast as Fra Diavolo, alias The Marquis De San Marco, with James Finlayson as Lord Rocburg and Thelma Todd as Lady Pamela Rocburg. Directed by Hal Roach; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hal Roach
- Dennis King as Fra Diavolo, alias The Marquis De San Marco
- James Finlayson as Lord Rocburg
- Thelma Todd as Lady Pamela Rocburg
- Stan Laurel as Stanlio
Also Starring in The Devil’s Brother
· 8 more- Oliver Hardy Ollio
- Arthur Pierson Capt. Lorenzo
- Henry Armetta Matteo
- Lane Chandler Lorenzo's Lieutenant
- Matt Mchugh The Prospective Groom
- Wilfred Lucas
- James C. Morton The Timorous Woodchopper
- Lucile Browne Zerlina
More from Hal Roach
More films directed by Hal Roach: Road Show, Turnabout, One Million B.C. and The Housekeeper’s Daughter.
The Devil’s Brother Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil’s Brother from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the early 18th century, Fra Diavolo [Dennis King], a notorious bandit, regales his compatriots at their encampment in Northern Italy with a telling account of his latest encounter with the aristocratic couple Lord Rocburg [James Finlayson] and Lady Pamela Rocburg [Thelma Todd]. Disguised as the Marquis de San Marco, Fra Diavolo ingratiates himself with the duo during a carriage ride, coaxing Lady Pamela to reveal the whereabouts of her coveted jewels. He then sends his men to raid Rocburg’s estate and steal Pamela’s jewels. Meanwhile, two hapless individuals, Stanlio [Stan Laurel] and Ollio [Oliver Hardy], after falling victim to a robbery themselves, entertain the notion of adopting a life of banditry.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil’s Brother, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Devil’s Brother?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed the notorious bandit Fra Diavolo?
The Devil’s Brother Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Dick und Doof - Hände hoch oder nicht” and “Fra Diavolo”.
- Also known as
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- Dick und Doof - Hände hoch oder nicht
- Fra Diavolo
- Dick und Doof - Die Sittenstrolche
- Laurel und Hardy – Hände hoch oder nicht
- Bogus Bandits
- Bruder des Teufels
- Dick und Doof - Die Teufelsbrüder
- Ďáblův bratr
- Фра Дяволо
- Fra Diávolo
- Värdshuset Göken
- 2 muskettisoturia
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- 冒牌爵士
- Брат дьявола
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Right Hand of the Devil 1963 -
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The Devil’s Brother FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Devil’s Brother, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil’s Brother?
The Devil’s Brother runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Devil’s Brother released?
The Devil’s Brother was released on May 5, 1933.
Who directed The Devil’s Brother?
The Devil’s Brother was directed by Hal Roach.
More films by Hal Roach Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Brother?
The Devil’s Brother stars Dennis King as Fra Diavolo, alias The Marquis De San Marco, James Finlayson as Lord Rocburg and Thelma Todd as Lady Pamela Rocburg, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Devil’s Brother have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil’s Brother has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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