Pride and the Devil (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1917, Pride and the Devil is a drama film directed by Richard Ridgely, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Self-made millionaire, Mason Van Horton embodies the sin of pride after being instilled with it by the Devil. The Devil creates two mortals, a man and a woman, and sends them into the world. The man, Van Horton, is given pride, which the Devil believes will lead to his downfall. The woman, lacking specific attributes, is sent to follow Van Horton, with the Devil anticipating her influence on his downward spiral.
Who’s in it. Pride and the Devil stars Alma Hanlon as Doris Kenyon, Leo Delaney as John Allen, Bigelow Cooper as Claude Duval and Pamela Vale as Isabella Alverez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Pride and 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 Pride and the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pride and the Devil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pride and the Devil (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pride and the Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pride and the Devil worth watching?
- Pride and the Devil holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pride and the Devil?
- Pride and the Devil stars Alma Hanlon, Leo Delaney, Bigelow Cooper, Pamela Vale and Charles Hutchison.
- When was Pride and the Devil released?
- Pride and the Devil was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.