The Devil to Pay!
References: +NYT review
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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[[Samuel Goldwyn]] recruited playwright [[Frederick Lonsdale]] to write a story after meeting him on a visit to [[London]].Berg, p. 193 Goldwyn considered the film an ideal vehicle for Colman to follow his success in his previous film, ''[[Bulldog Drummond (1929 film)|Bulldog Drummond]]'' (1929). [[Constance Cummings]] was originally cast in the female lead but was replaced because her American accent was too strong for the British setting. Goldwyn also replaced original director [[Irving Cummings]] after two weeks because he was unhappy with the standard of production.Berg p.193-194 |
[[Samuel Goldwyn]] recruited playwright [[Frederick Lonsdale]] to write a story after meeting him on a visit to [[London]].Berg, p. 193 Goldwyn considered the film an ideal vehicle for Colman to follow his success in his previous film, ''[[Bulldog Drummond (1929 film)|Bulldog Drummond]]'' (1929). [[Constance Cummings]] was originally cast in the female lead but was replaced because her American accent was too strong for the British setting. Goldwyn also replaced original director [[Irving Cummings]] after two weeks because he was unhappy with the standard of production.Berg p.193-194 |
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== Reception == |
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[[Mordaunt Hall]] considered it one of the ten best films of the year in his ''New York Times'' review, writing:{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1931/01/04/archives/last-years-best-films-390-screen-features-including-a-few-silent-on.html |title=Last Year's Best Films; 390 Screen Features Including a Few Silent Ones, Presented Here in Twelve Months The Best Ten. Last Year's Best Films. Thirty-five Worthy Pictures. Notes on the Aces. Some Others. Monte Carlo." Songs and Sentiment. From Abroad. |first=Mordaunt |last=Hall |date=January 4, 1931 |newspaper=The New York Times |accessdate=April 19, 2026}} |
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This comedy had freshness and Mr. Lonsdale's witty dialogue was just as effective from the screen as it has been for long from the stage. It was a light but charming affair with a really clever dénouement. The principal role was splendidly acted by Ronald Colman ... |
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