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1930•72 min•Comedy, Romance

The Devil to Pay!

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Is The Devil to Pay! worth watching? With a rating of 5.738/10, this Comedy, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Devil to Pay! Synopsis

Spendthrift Willie Hale again returns penniless to the family home in London. 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.

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Top Cast

Ronald Colman
Ronald ColmanWillie Hale
Loretta Young
Loretta YoungDorothy Hope
Frederick Kerr
Frederick KerrLord Leland Hale
David Torrence
David TorrenceMr. Hope
Florence Britton
Florence BrittonSusan Hale
Myrna Loy
Myrna LoyMary Crayle
Paul Cavanagh
Paul CavanaghGrand Duke Paul
Crauford Kent
Crauford KentArthur Hale
Frances Dade
Frances DadeBidder for Bed (uncredited)
Elsie Esmond
Elsie EsmondMolly - Mary Crayle's Maid (uncredited)

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Is The Devil to Pay! worth watching?

The Devil to Pay! has received mixed reviews with a 5.738/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Romance movies.

Is The Devil to Pay! hit or flop?

The Devil to Pay! has received average ratings (5.738/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Devil to Pay!?

The Devil to Pay! is a Comedy, Romance movie that Spendthrift Willie Hale again returns penniless to the family home in London. His father is none too pleased, but Willie smooth-talks him into letting...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfJun 13, 2022
★ 6

This is quite a pleasing little story as "Willie" (Ronald Colman) - the playboy son of "Lord Leland" (Frederick Kerr) returns, penniless, from his latest dud adventure in Africa. Soon his smooth talking manages to reconcile him with his initially irritated father, whilst he also pries the attentions of linoleum heiress "Dorothy" (Loretta Young) away from the equally penniless "Grand Duke Paul" (Paul Cavanagh) and soon we've got a fun little love triangle developing. Colman is on good form and the script allows this to bob along merrily as his charm and charisma win the day. Myrna Loy and David Hope add a little sparkle to it, too, and it makes for quite an engaging afternoon feature.