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The Devil's Passkey is a american film of genre Drama directed by Erich von Stroheim released in USA on 8 august 1920 with Sam De Grasse
The Devil's Passkey (1920)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 8 august 1920
Length 2h10
Directed by Erich von Stroheim
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Rating53%
The Devil's Pass Key (or The Devil's Passkey) was a 1920 silent drama film directed by Erich von Stroheim.
The film was produced by Universal Pictures and distributed under their Jewel banner. The film was von Stroheim's second directorial effort, and considered one of best screen exhibitions of August 1920, with The New York Times later calling it "One of the best photodramatic productions of the year". The production was shot from September 1919 through December 1919 and premiered on 8 August 1920 at the Capitol Theatre in New York City, New York.
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Grace Goodright (Una Trevelyn) is the wife of Warren Goodright (Sam de Grasse), an American playwright living in Paris. Grace is living beyond her means and owes dressmaker Renee Malot (Maude George) money.Actors
Sam De Grasse
(Warren Goodwright)
Mae Busch
(La Belle Odera)
Maude George
(Renée Malot)
Leo White
(Amadeus Malot)
Clyde Fillmore
(Captain Rex Strong)
Alice Terry
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