The Devil Plays (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1931, The Devil Plays is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. A mystery novelist's detective skills are put to the test when he attends a party where a murder is committed.
Who’s in it. The Devil Plays stars Jameson Thomas as Harry Forrest, Florence Britton as Diana Amberson, Thomas E. Jackson as Captain Brown and Lew Kelly as Sgt. Snyder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Devil Plays has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil Plays page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil Plays tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil Plays (1931)?
- In US, The Devil Plays is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil Plays worth watching?
- The Devil Plays holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil Plays?
- The Devil Plays stars Jameson Thomas, Florence Britton, Thomas E. Jackson, Lew Kelly and Lillian Rich.
- When was The Devil Plays released?
- The Devil Plays was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.