The Devil at His Elbow(1916)
A gripping drama of how drink and a woman play havoc with a big man.
The Devil at His Elbow Synopsis
Young mechanical engineer John Ashton is trying to complete the plans for a new submarine. Under pressure to meet a deadline he has been leaning on whiskey to handle the stress which his friend Robert Gray warns him against, but to no avail. His fiancée, Grace, telephones wanting him to take a break and attend a dinner party with her. Against his better judgement and still drinking he accepts but nods off while getting ready. What follows are booze infused visions of loss and degradation so horrifying that upon awaking he swears off "the devil at his elbow”!
The Devil at His Elbow (1916) is a drama film directed by Burton L. King, released on July 31, 1916 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Clifford Bruce, Francis McDonald, Adolphe Menjou and Edward Martindel.
- Director:
- Burton L. King
- Writers:
- Wallace Clifton, Aaron Hoffman
- Production:
- Popular Plays and Players Inc., Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Devil at His Elbow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clifford Bruce
as John Ashton
Francis McDonald
as Andrew Sealey (as Frank McDonald)
Adolphe Menjou
as Wilfred Carleton
Edward Martindel
as Franklin Darrow
Dorothy Green
as Meg
- John K. Roberts
John K. Roberts
as Robert Gray (as J.K. Roberts)
- Mary Sandway
Mary Sandway
as Grace Sealey
Key crew
Directed by Burton L. King, written by Wallace Clifton and Aaron Hoffman.
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The Devil at His Elbow – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Devil at His Elbow?
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The main cast of The Devil at His Elbow (1916) includes Clifford Bruce, Francis McDonald, Adolphe Menjou, Edward Martindel and Dorothy Green. The film was directed by Burton L. King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil at His Elbow released?
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The Devil at His Elbow was released on July 31, 1916 and runs for 50m.