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Devil's Playground

"Thrills of the Deep!"

January 24, 1937 1h 14m 5.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1937. Devil's Playground is a romance/drama film. directed by Erle C. Kenton. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Richard Dix, Dolores del Río, and Chester Morris

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 24, 1937 89 years ago
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Runtime 1h 14m 74 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devil's Playground 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) batt...

Who directed Devil's Playground?

Devil's Playground was directed by Erle C. Kenton.

How long is Devil's Playground?

Devil's Playground has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).

When was Devil's Playground released?

Devil's Playground was released on January 24, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Devil's Playground?

The main cast of Devil's Playground includes Richard Dix, Dolores del Río, Chester Morris, George McKay, John Gallaudet.