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Traffic with the Devil (1946): Cast

Traffic with the Devil (1946) movie poster

Traffic with the Devil is a 1946 documentary directed by Gunther von Fritsch, starring Charles Reineke, Jason Robards Sr. and Ben Hall. It runs 19 minutes.

Traffic with the Devil (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Traffic with the Devil About?

The premise of Traffic with the Devil without spoilers.

It follows Sgt. Charles Reineke, a traffic enforcement officer, as he explains and illustrates the congestion, accidents, and enforcement challenges that plague Los Angeles. The short, part of the “Theater of Life” series, offers a firsthand look at the city’s traffic woes through his experiences and commentary.

Traffic with the Devil Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • traffic signal
  • teletype
  • police officer
  • writer producer
  • motorcycle cop
  • radio broadcasting
  • corpse
  • speeding ticket
  • neck brace
  • reckless driving
  • parallel parking
  • hospital
+19 more
  • technology
  • lapd los angeles police department
  • convertible car
  • cigar smoking
  • voice over narration
  • traffic
  • police
  • highway
  • car
  • traffic accident
  • los angeles california
  • parking
  • map
  • selfishness
  • safety
  • newspaper
  • ambulance
  • traffic jam
  • car accident
Cast & crew

Traffic with the Devil Cast & Characters

Charles Reineke leads the cast, with Jason Robards Sr. as Irate Motorist (uncredited) and Ben Hall as Out-of-Gas Motorist (uncredited). Directed by Gunther von Fritsch; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Traffic with the Devil

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Cars

Cars in Traffic with the Devil

40 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson ULH and the 1940 Ford De Luxe.

All 40 cars
  • Harley-Davidson ULH in Traffic with the Devil Harley-Davidson ULH Featured role
  • 1940 Ford De Luxe in Traffic with the Devil 1940 Ford De Luxe Important role
  • 1941 Plymouth Special De Luxe in Traffic with the Devil 1941 Plymouth Special De Luxe Important role
  • 1941 Cadillac in Traffic with the Devil 1941 Cadillac Minor role
Details

Traffic with the Devil Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Theatre of Life: Fact-Films from Real Life - Traffic with the Devil” and “Theatre of Life: Traffic with the Devil”.

Also known as
  • Theatre of Life: Fact-Films from Real Life - Traffic with the Devil
  • Theatre of Life: Traffic with the Devil

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FAQ

Traffic with the Devil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Traffic with the Devil, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Traffic with the Devil?

Traffic with the Devil runs 19 minutes.

When was Traffic with the Devil released?

Traffic with the Devil was released on August 31, 1946.

Who directed Traffic with the Devil?

Traffic with the Devil was directed by Gunther von Fritsch.

More films by Gunther von Fritsch

Who is in the cast of Traffic with the Devil?

Traffic with the Devil stars Charles Reineke, Jason Robards Sr. as Irate Motorist (uncredited) and Ben Hall as Out-of-Gas Motorist (uncredited), among 5 credited actors.

Does Traffic with the Devil have a post-credit scene?

No. Traffic with the Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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