The Devil's Mate (1933)
A convicted murderer has been sentenced to death in the electric chair. He decides to spill the name of the man who hired him, but just before he does he's killed by a poison dart. A police detective and a pretty young newspaper reporter team up to find out the identity of the man behind the killings.
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Peggy ShannonNancy Weaver
Preston FosterInsp. O'Brien
Ray WalkerNatural
Hobart CavanaughParkhurst
Barbara BarondessGwen
Paul PorcasiNick
Harold WaldridgeJoe
Jason Robards Sr.Clinton
Bryant WashburnDistrict Attorney
Harry HolmanMcGee
George 'Gabby' HayesCollins
James DurkinWardenKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · MysteryTheme affinityExecution · Murderer · Lost FilmNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference294319
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Frequently asked questions about The Devil's Mate
What is The Devil's Mate about?
A convicted murderer has been sentenced to death in the electric chair. He decides to spill the name of the man who hired him, but just before he does he's killed by a poison dart. A police detective and a pretty young newspaper reporter team up to find out the identity of the man behind the killings.
How long is The Devil's Mate?
The Devil's Mate has a runtime of 68 minutes.