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The Devil’s Daughter (1939): Cast

The Devil’s Daughter (1939) movie poster

The Devil’s Daughter is a 1939 drama horror film directed by Arthur H. Leonard, starring Ida James as Sylvia Walton, Nina Mae McKinney and Jack Carter. It runs 53 minutes.

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The Devil’s Daughter (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
53 min
Genres
Horror , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Devil’s Daughter About?

The premise of The Devil’s Daughter without spoilers.

Sensational All-Negro Drama Sylvia Walton returns from Harlem to take over a Jamaican plantation from her vindictive half-sister, amid the growing sound of drums.

The Devil’s Daughter Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • exploitation
  • 1930s
  • black cast
  • death of father
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Cast & crew

The Devil’s Daughter Cast & Characters

Ida James leads the cast as Sylvia Walton, with Nina Mae McKinney as Isabelle Walton and Jack Carter as Philip Ramsay. Directed by Arthur H. Leonard; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Arthur H. Leonard

More films directed by Arthur H. Leonard: Sepia Cinderella, Boy! What a Girl!, Is It Love or Is It Conscription? and My Lost Horizon.

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FAQ

The Devil’s Daughter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Devil’s Daughter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Devil’s Daughter?

The Devil’s Daughter runs 53 minutes.

When was The Devil’s Daughter released?

The Devil’s Daughter was released on December 17, 1939.

Who directed The Devil’s Daughter?

The Devil’s Daughter was directed by Arthur H. Leonard.

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Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Daughter?

The Devil’s Daughter stars Ida James as Sylvia Walton, Nina Mae McKinney as Isabelle Walton and Jack Carter as Philip Ramsay, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Devil’s Daughter have a post-credit scene?

No. The Devil’s Daughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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