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Devil's Lottery

  • 19321932
  • 1h 18m
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6.7/10
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Devil's Lottery (1932)
  • Drama
Intricate, soapy drama of romance, heartbreak, and murder amongst a diverse group of sweepstakes winners visiting a newspaper tycoon's estate.Intricate, soapy drama of romance, heartbreak, and murder amongst a diverse group of sweepstakes winners visiting a newspaper tycoon's estate.Intricate, soapy drama of romance, heartbreak, and murder amongst a diverse group of sweepstakes winners visiting a newspaper tycoon's estate.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
12
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  • Director
    • Sam Taylor
  • Writers
    • Nalbro Bartley(novel)
    • Guy Bolton
  • Stars
    • Elissa Landi
    • Victor McLaglen
    • Alexander Kirkland
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Taylor
  • Writers
    • Nalbro Bartley(novel)
    • Guy Bolton
  • Stars
    • Elissa Landi
    • Victor McLaglen
    • Alexander Kirkland
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Alexander Kirkland and Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Alexander Kirkland and Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Victor McLaglen and Beryl Mercer in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Victor McLaglen and Herbert Mundin in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Alexander Kirkland and Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Alexander Kirkland and Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Elissa Landi and Ralph Morgan in Devil's Lottery (1932)
    Elissa Landi in Devil's Lottery (1932)

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    Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi
    • Evelyn Beresfordas Evelyn Beresford
    Victor McLaglen
    Victor McLaglen
    • Jem Meechas Jem Meech
    Alexander Kirkland
    Alexander Kirkland
    • Stephen Aldenas Stephen Alden
    Ralph Morgan
    Ralph Morgan
    • Captain Geoffrey Maitlandas Captain Geoffrey Maitland
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Major Hugo Beresfordas Major Hugo Beresford
    Barbara Weeks
    Barbara Weeks
    • Joan Matheras Joan Mather
    Beryl Mercer
    Beryl Mercer
    • Mrs. Mary Ann Meechas Mrs. Mary Ann Meech
    Herbert Mundin
    Herbert Mundin
    • Trowbridgeas Trowbridge
    Halliwell Hobbes
    Halliwell Hobbes
    • Lord Litchfieldas Lord Litchfield
    Lumsden Hare
    Lumsden Hare
    • Inspector Averyas Inspector Avery
    Frank Atkinson
    • Summers the Butleras Summers the Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Train Porteras Train Porter
    • (uncredited)
    Ted Billings
    • Len the Railbirdas Len the Railbird
    • (uncredited)
    Nigel De Brulier
    Nigel De Brulier
    • Bettoras Bettor
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Dinehart
    Alan Dinehart
    • Americanas American
    • (uncredited)
    Herbert Evans
    Herbert Evans
    • English Officeras English Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Charles K. Gerrard
    Charles K. Gerrard
    • Toasteras Toaster
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Gordon
    Mary Gordon
    • Inquest Onlookeras Inquest Onlooker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sam Taylor
    • Writers
      • Nalbro Bartley(novel)
      • Guy Bolton
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    Intricate, soapy drama of romance, heartbreak, and murder amongst a diverse group of sweepstakes winners visiting a newspaper tycoon's estate.
    • based on novel
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    • Taglines
      • MEN WERE DICE IN HER HANDS (Print Ad- Buffalo Courier-Express, ((Buffalo NY)) 19 April 1932)
    • Genre
      • Drama
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    User reviews2

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    8/10
    Absorbing, Over-looked Gem!
    Director Sam Taylor offers an absorbing look into a cross-section of individuals who suffer the effects of sudden wealth (all winners in the Calcutta Sweepstakes). The well-chosen cast work in ensemble. Elissa Landi gives perfect nuance and dramatic weight as a woman of scandal who redefines her life. Her parasite lover (Paul Cavanagh) is appropriately repelling. Victor McLaglen (with his usual loose screw) is spot-on as an annoying prize-fighter, still tied to his mother's apron strings. Alexander Kirkland offers a certain naivety and charm, as the young man who discovers money isn't necessarily liberating. Halliwell Hobbes, who hosts the cast of characters at his English castle, has the insight and integrity to allow his guests to discover "themselves" ..... excellent photography and editing help create worthy Pre-Code screen fare.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 27, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Djävulens lotteri
    • Production company
      • Fox Film Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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