The Devil-Doll (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1936, The Devil-Doll is a horror and science fiction film directed by Tod Browning, running about 78 minutes. “Greater Than "The Unholy Three"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wrongfully convicted of a robbery and murder, Paul Lavond breaks out of prison with a genius scientist who has devised a way to shrink humans. When the scientist dies during the escape, Lavond heads for his lab, using the shrinking technology to get even with those who framed him and vindicate himself in both the public eye and the eyes of his daughter, Lorraine. When an accident leaves a crazed assistant dead, however, Lavond must again make an escape.
Who’s in it. The Devil-Doll stars Lionel Barrymore as Paul Lavond, Maureen O'Sullivan as Lorraine Lavond, Frank Lawton as Toto and Rafaela Ottiano as Malita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Devil-Doll has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil-Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil-Doll tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil-Doll (1936)?
- In US, The Devil-Doll is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil-Doll worth watching?
- The Devil-Doll holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil-Doll?
- The Devil-Doll stars Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan, Frank Lawton, Rafaela Ottiano and Robert Greig.
- When was The Devil-Doll released?
- The Devil-Doll was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.