The Devil Plays
The Devil Plays
NR
4.5
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1931

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63m

The Devil Plays

Summary

A mystery novelist's detective skills are put to the test when he attends a party where a murder is committed.

Director

Richard Thorpe

Story

Arthur Hoerl

Reviews

Geronimo1967

Geronimo1967

June 13, 2022

4

A man is murdered in a mansion and we embark on a sort of "Cluedo"-esque search for the culprit. As we progress (?), it seems that everyone hated the man and had a motive; who knew there was such risk in investing in a tea room? Personally, I could have found plenty of better things to do with the lead piping, or the candlestick - we've got lethargic, repertorically theatrical performances (except, perhaps from Lew Kelly as the hapless sergeant "Snyder") with long drawn out poses and the ending is almost a spin-a-bottle affair. After 20 minutes I'd have used them on myself.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

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