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The Devil Is Driving

  • 19371937
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 9m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
32
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Richard Dix and Joan Perry in The Devil Is Driving (1937)
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
To regain the trust of his girlfriend, an unscrupulous lawyer decides to mend his ways and follow a straighter path.To regain the trust of his girlfriend, an unscrupulous lawyer decides to mend his ways and follow a straighter path.To regain the trust of his girlfriend, an unscrupulous lawyer decides to mend his ways and follow a straighter path.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
32
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Harry Lachman
  • Writers
    • Lee Loeb(story)
    • Harold Buchman(story)
    • Jo Milward(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Dix
    • Joan Perry
    • Ann Rutherford
Top credits
  • Director
    • Harry Lachman
  • Writers
    • Lee Loeb(story)
    • Harold Buchman(story)
    • Jo Milward(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Dix
    • Joan Perry
    • Ann Rutherford
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    • 2User reviews
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    Richard Dix and Joan Perry in The Devil Is Driving (1937)
    Richard Dix and Joan Perry in The Devil Is Driving (1937)
    Elisha Cook Jr., Richard Dix, and Joan Perry in The Devil Is Driving (1937)
    Elisha Cook Jr., Richard Dix, Joan Perry, and Frank C. Wilson in The Devil Is Driving (1937)
    Elisha Cook Jr., Richard Dix, and Joan Perry in The Devil Is Driving (1937)
    Richard Dix, Henry Kolker, and Joan Perry in The Devil Is Driving (1937)

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    Richard Dix
    Richard Dix
    • Paul Driscollas Paul Driscoll
    Joan Perry
    Joan Perry
    • Eve Hammondas Eve Hammond
    Ann Rutherford
    Ann Rutherford
    • Kitty Woosteras Kitty Wooster
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Elias Sandersas Elias Sanders
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Tony Stevensas Tony Stevens
    Henry Kolker
    Henry Kolker
    • Charles Stevensas Charles Stevens
    Nana Bryant
    Nana Bryant
    • Mrs. Sandersas Mrs. Sanders
    Walter Kingsford
    Walter Kingsford
    • Louis Woosteras Louis Wooster
    Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey
    • Sam Mitchellas Sam Mitchell
    Frank C. Wilson
    • Martin Fosteras Martin Foster
    John Wray
    John Wray
    • Joe Petersas Joe Peters
    • (as John Griffith Wray)
    William Arnold
    • Court Clerkas Court Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Baker
    Eddie Baker
    • Motorcycle Copas Motorcycle Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Blackwood
    • Freddie's Girl Friendas Freddie's Girl Friend
    • (uncredited)
    Frederick Burton
    Frederick Burton
    • Judgeas Judge
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Cheatham
    Jack Cheatham
    • Plainclothesmanas Plainclothesman
    • (uncredited)
    Georgie Cooper
    • PTA Workeras PTA Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Lew Davis
    • Juroras Juror
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harry Lachman
    • Writers
      • Lee Loeb(story)
      • Harold Buchman(story)
      • Jo Milward(screenplay)
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    4/10
    Dreary Drunk Driving Drama
    Lawyer Richard Dix knows when a rich man's whiny son, Elisha Cook Jr, gets a snootful of the good stuff, and then gets behind the wheel, THE DEVIL IS DRIVING. But, when his career is on the line, will he sacrifice his career, or the safety of the general public?

    This is one of those ripped from the headlines movies that can be real good with the right kind of star, and a script that is interesting. Alas, though, this is much fun as a prohibitionist tract on the dangers of drinking, and the plot is full of non- surprises. Dix tries -- but he is not at his best in a crusading attorney role. Elsha Cook (who has all his hair and looks so young here) does well as the creepy little son who never draws a sober breath outside of a courtroom. But, most of the movie is preaching, and more preaching against DUI. A worthy cause, but dull cinema.

    So, unless you believe that any movie with Richard Dix (or Elisha Cook) has redeeming social value, you can pass on this one.
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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death Marches On
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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