The Devil to Pay
1920, English. Directed by Ernest C. Warde.
She had loved a man who was a devil in sheep's clothing, But woman's love is strange and men reck not the sacrifice.
Small town politician and banker Brent Warren is responsible for a murder, but only George Roan is sent to the gallows for it. Roan, however, is resuscitated after he is hung and proceeds to secretly haunt Warren's life. District attorney Cullen Grant is sure that Warren was behind the killing and has him arrested. Warren's fiancee, Dare Keeling, also happens to the Grant's ex-sweetheart, and she believes in his innocence. Her brother, Larry, however, isn't so sure and he goes to work as Warren's secretary.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 28 November 1920
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Cunningham
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The Devil to Pay is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Devil to Pay isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 1920. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Devil to Pay?
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Who directed The Devil to Pay?
The Devil to Pay (1920) was directed by Ernest C. Warde and stars Roy Stewart, Robert McKim, Fritzi Brunette.