The Devil to Pay! (1930)
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- TV-G
- 1h 12min
- Comedy, Romance
- 20 Dec 1930 (USA)
- Movie
Spendthrift Willie Leyland again returns to the family home in London penniless. His father is none too pleased but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time, he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in...
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Cast verified as complete
| Ronald Colman | ... |
Willie Hale
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| Frederick Kerr | ... |
Lord Leland
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| Loretta Young | ... |
Dorothy
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| David Torrence | ... |
Mr. Hope
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| Florence Britton | ... |
Susan
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| Myrna Loy | ... |
Mary
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| Paul Cavanagh | ... |
Grand Duke Paul
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| Crauford Kent | ... |
Arthur
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| Frances Dade | ... |
Bidder for Bed (uncredited)
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Elsie Esmond | ... |
Molly - Mary Crayle's Maid (uncredited)
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| Herbert Evans | ... |
Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
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| Mary Forbes | ... |
Mrs. Hope (uncredited)
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| Forrester Harvey | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Gus Leonard | ... |
Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
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Gordon McLeod | ... |
Club Member (uncredited)
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Vesey O'Davoren | ... |
Butler (uncredited)
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| Alexander Pollard | ... |
Lord Leland's Butler (uncredited)
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| Jack Richardson | ... |
Porter (uncredited)
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Eric Wilton | ... |
Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
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| Florence Wix | ... |
Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Fitzmaurice | ... | (directed by) (as Geo. Fitzmaurice) |
Written by
| Frederick Lonsdale | ... | (story by) |
| Frederick Lonsdale | ... | (dialogue by) |
| Benjamin Glazer | ... | (adapted for the screen by) |
Produced by
| George Fitzmaurice | ... | A George Fitzmaurice Production |
| Samuel Goldwyn | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| George Barnes | ... | (photography) (as George S. Barnes) |
| Gregg Toland | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Grant Whytock | ... | film editor |
Casting By
| Robert McIntyre | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Richard Day | ... | (art direction) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| H. Bruce Humberstone | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Frank Maher | ... | sound recorder |
Additional Crew
| G.S. McDonell | ... | technical adviser (as Lt. Col. G.L. McDonell) |
| Lady Maureen Stanley | ... | technical adviser |
| Ivan F. Simpson | ... | dialogue staged by (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1930) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1931) (Canada) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (1931) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1931) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1932) (Sweden) (theatrical) (as United Artists A/B)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1932) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Film Classics (1946) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS) (presents)
- Showcase Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Spendthrift Willie Leyland again returns to the family home in London penniless. His father is none too pleased but Willie smooth-talks him into letting him stay. At the same time, he turns the charm on Dorothy Hope, whose father is big in linoleum and who, before Willie's arrival, was about to become engaged to a Russian aristocrat. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | AUDACIOUS MR 1931 GOES A-COURTING. May we present this well-bred English Aristocrat, a Devilishly Incorrect Scamp? He made love in a crazy way, and women were crazy about it! (Print Ad- The Press, ((Christchurch, NZ)) 5 December 1931) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film's original director was Irving Cummings with Dorothy being played by Constance Cummings. After some scenes were shot, George Fitzmaurice replaced Cummings as director, and Loretta Young took over the role of Dorothy, with all previous scenes re-shot. See more » |
| Goofs | Boom microphone shadow is unmistakable in a number of interior scenes toward the beginning of the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The House on 56th Street (1933). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Belong to Everybody See more » |
| Quotes |
Lord Leland:
Here it is half-past nine and not a sign of him. Dorothy Hope: Have you called the police? Lord Leland: Do you know Master Willie? Dorothy Hope: No, I've never met him. Lord Leland: Well, if you had, you'd know telephoning a policeman's wife would be more effective. See more » |