

Up Pops the Devil
1931, English. Directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
The marriage of an advertising man is jeopardized when he gets a chance to sell a novel he's been working on and quits his job to concentrate on writing. In order to support the family, the wife is forced to take a job as a dancer in a Broadway show. As the marriage begins to fall apart, complications ensue when she discovers that she's pregnant.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- A. Edward SutherlandDirector
- Richard 'Skeets' GallagherBarney Hatfield
- Stuart ErwinStranger
- Carole LombardAnne Merrick
- Lilyan TashmanPolly Griscom
- Norman FosterSteve Merrick
- Edward NugentGeorge Kent
- Theodore von EltzGilbert Morrell
- Joyce ComptonLuella May Carroll
- Eulalie JensenMrs. Kent ("Sugar")
- Harry BeresfordMr. Platt
- Effie EllslerMrs. Platt
- Pat MoriarityKelly, Bootlegger
Details
- Released
- 19 May 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eve Unsell
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How long is Up Pops the Devil?
Up Pops the Devil runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Up Pops the Devil have a post-credits scene?
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Up Pops the Devil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Up Pops the Devil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Up Pops the Devil on?
Up Pops the Devil isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 May 1931. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Up Pops the Devil?
If you liked Up Pops the Devil, try Footlight Parade, Fun with Dick and Jane, Taking Care of Business.
Who directed Up Pops the Devil?
Up Pops the Devil (1931) was directed by A. Edward Sutherland and stars Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Stuart Erwin, Carole Lombard.