Up Pops the Devil (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1931, Up Pops the Devil is a comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The marriage of an advertising man is jeopardized when he gets a chance to sell a novel he's been working on and quits his job to concentrate on writing. In order to support the family, the wife is forced to take a job as a dancer in a Broadway show. As the marriage begins to fall apart, complications ensue when she discovers that she's pregnant.
Who’s in it. Up Pops the Devil stars Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher as Barney Hatfield, Stuart Erwin as Stranger, Carole Lombard as Anne Merrick and Lilyan Tashman as Polly Griscom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Up Pops the Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up Pops the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up Pops the Devil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up Pops the Devil (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Up Pops the Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Up Pops the Devil worth watching?
- Up Pops the Devil holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up Pops the Devil?
- Up Pops the Devil stars Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Stuart Erwin, Carole Lombard, Lilyan Tashman and Norman Foster.
- When was Up Pops the Devil released?
- Up Pops the Devil was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.