The Devil's Assistant (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1917, The Devil's Assistant is a horror film directed by Harry A. Pollard, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. A physician enacts revenge on the woman he loves after she marries another by treating her exhaustion with maddening drugs. The film depicts her descent into madness in a red-tinted trip to hell itself.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Assistant stars Margarita Fischer as Marta, Monroe Salisbury as Dr. Lorenz, Kathleen Kirkham as Marion Dane and Jack Mower as John Lane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Devil's Assistant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Assistant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Assistant tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Assistant (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil's Assistant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil's Assistant worth watching?
- The Devil's Assistant holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Assistant?
- The Devil's Assistant stars Margarita Fischer, Monroe Salisbury, Kathleen Kirkham, Jack Mower and Joe Harris.
- When was The Devil's Assistant released?
- The Devil's Assistant was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.