Devil's Playground (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1937, Devil's Playground is a drama and romance film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 74 minutes. “Thrills of the Deep!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A remake of Frank Capra's Submarine (1928), Devil's Playground is a snappy Columbia "B plus" picture starring Richard Dix and Chester Morris. Submarine officers Dorgan (Dix) and Mason (Morris) battle on land for the affections of dance-hall girl Carmen (Dolores del Rio). She marries Dorgan but makes a play for Mason when her husband is on duty. The romantic rivalry is forgotten when Dorgan must rescue Mason and his crew from a sunken sub.
Who’s in it. Devil's Playground stars Richard Dix as Jack Dorgan, Dolores del Río as Carmen, Chester Morris as Robert Mason and George McKay as Red Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Devil's Playground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devil's Playground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil's Playground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil's Playground (1937)?
- In US, Devil's Playground is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Devil's Playground worth watching?
- Devil's Playground holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Devil's Playground?
- Devil's Playground stars Richard Dix, Dolores del Río, Chester Morris, George McKay and John Gallaudet.
- When was Devil's Playground released?
- Devil's Playground was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.