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While the Devil Laughs

  • 1921
  • 50m
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Helen Field, Louise Lovely, and Coy Watson in While the Devil Laughs (1921)
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Mary Franklin supports her family, as a hostess in "Fence" McGee's cafe, by lifting jewelry from her dancing partners. Her boyfriend, Billy Anderson, who has invented a washing machine, insp... Read allMary Franklin supports her family, as a hostess in "Fence" McGee's cafe, by lifting jewelry from her dancing partners. Her boyfriend, Billy Anderson, who has invented a washing machine, inspires her to go straight. Billy is framed by McGee, however, and McGee's wife suggests that... Read allMary Franklin supports her family, as a hostess in "Fence" McGee's cafe, by lifting jewelry from her dancing partners. Her boyfriend, Billy Anderson, who has invented a washing machine, inspires her to go straight. Billy is framed by McGee, however, and McGee's wife suggests that Mary has been untrue. McGee explains everything in a last-minute confession, and the love... Read all

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    • George W. Hill
  • Writer
    • George W. Hill
  • Stars
    • Louise Lovely
    • William Scott
    • G. Raymond Nye
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    • Director
      • George W. Hill
    • Writer
      • George W. Hill
    • Stars
      • Louise Lovely
      • William Scott
      • G. Raymond Nye
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Louise Lovely
    Louise Lovely
    • Mary Franklin
    William Scott
    William Scott
    • Billy Anderson
    G. Raymond Nye
    G. Raymond Nye
    • 'Fence' McGee
    Edwin B. Tilton
    Edwin B. Tilton
    • Mr. Foreman
    • (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
    Clarence Wilson
    Clarence Wilson
    • Joe Franklin
    • (as Wilson Hummell)
    Molly Shafer
    • Mother Franklin
    Elita Proctor Otis
    Elita Proctor Otis
    • Pearl De La Marr
    • (as Oleta Ottis)
    Coy Watson
    • Gus Franklin
    • (as Coy Watson Jr.)
    Helen Field
    • Gertie Franklin
    • Director
      • George W. Hill
    • Writer
      • George W. Hill
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      First feature film credited to silent film juvenile actor Coy Watson Jr. who died on 14 March 2009 at the age of 96.

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1921 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • The Unbeliever
    • Filming locations
      • Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Fox Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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