Devil Pays Off (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1941, Devil Pays Off is a drama, crime and war film directed by John H. Auer, running about 70 minutes. “A Traitor Sets a Trail of DEATH TRAPS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former Navy man attempts to redeem his honor by exposing a shipping tycoon's dealings with the enemy.
Who’s in it. Devil Pays Off stars J. Edward Bromberg as Arnold DeBrock, Osa Massen as Valeria DeBrock, William Wright as Christopher Waring and Margaret Tallichet as Joan Millard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Devil Pays Off has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devil Pays Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil Pays Off tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil Pays Off (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devil Pays Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Devil Pays Off worth watching?
- Devil Pays Off holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Devil Pays Off?
- Devil Pays Off stars J. Edward Bromberg, Osa Massen, William Wright, Margaret Tallichet and Abner Biberman.
- When was Devil Pays Off released?
- Devil Pays Off was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.