The Devil to Pay!
A Gay Dog!..He Had His Day...and His Nights, Too!
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
1930-12-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
20
Vote Average
5.925
Ronald Colman
Willie Hale
Loretta Young
Dorothy Hope
Frederick Kerr
Lord Leland Hale
David Torrence
Mr. Hope
Florence Britton
Susan Hale
Myrna Loy
Mary Crayle
Paul Cavanagh
Grand Duke Paul
Crauford Kent
Arthur Hale
Frances Dade
Bidder for Bed (uncredited)
Elsie Esmond
Molly - Mary Crayle's Maid (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Hope (uncredited)
Forrester Harvey
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Gus Leonard
Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
Gordon McLeod
Club Member (uncredited)
Vesey O'Davoren
Butler (uncredited)
Alexander Pollard
Lord Leland's Butler (uncredited)
Jack Richardson
Porter (uncredited)
Eric Wilton
Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
Florence Wix
Racing Fan at Derby (uncredited)
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