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Devil Pays Off

Devil Pays Off

A Traitor Sets a Trail of DEATH TRAPS!

1941 1h 10mCrimeWarDrama

A former Navy man attempts to redeem his honor by exposing a shipping tycoon's dealings with the enemy.

2.1/5

TMDB score· 10 votes

Synopsis

A former Navy man attempts to redeem his honor by exposing a shipping tycoon's dealings with the enemy.

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Behind it

John H. AuerJohn H. AuerDirectorMalcolm Stuart BoylanScreenplayLawrence KimbleScreenplayJohn AltonJohn AltonCinematography

Cast

J. Edward BrombergJ. Edward BrombergArnold DeBrock
Osa MassenOsa MassenValeria DeBrock
William WrightWilliam WrightChristopher Waring
Margaret TallichetMargaret TallichetJoan Millard
Abner BibermanAbner BibermanCarlos Castillo-Martinez
Martin KosleckMartin KosleckGrebb, Henchman
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownCapt. Jonathan Hunt
Ivan MillerIvan MillerCapt. Brigham
Roland VarnoRoland VarnoShip's Doctor
Sam AshSam AshPoliceman
Edward BibyShip's Passenger
Roy DarmourSteward
Robert FrazerRobert FrazerDetective
Dwight FryeDwight FryeRadio Operator
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonAdm. Curtiss
Carl M. LevinessCarl M. LevinessShip's Passenger
John 'Skins' MillerJohn 'Skins' MillerFlop-House Night Clerk
John MylongJohn MylongVon Eltzen

Director

John H. Auer

Writers

Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Lawrence Kimble

Release date

10 Nov 1941

Runtime

1h 10m

Studio

Republic Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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