The Devil Is Driving (1932)
The Devil Is Driving (1932), directed by Benjamin Stoloff, starring Edmund Lowe and Wynne Gibson.
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Eddie Lowe and Wynne Gibson...Tossing Flip Cracks into the Teeth of Hell itself!
Synopsis
Gabby Denton, a hard-drinking, down-on-his-luck drifter, seems to get a chance at redemption when his brother-in-law helps get him a job as a mechanic. Not realizing the garage he works for is actually a front for a stolen car ring, Gabby soon finds himself mixed up in both murder and a liaison with the boss's girl.
- Henry SharpCinematography
- Benjamin StoloffDirector
- Charles R. RogersProducer
- John LeipoldOriginal music
About the film
The Devil Is Driving is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Benjamin Stoloff and starring Edmund Lowe. The film's title was typical of the sensationalistic titles of many pre-Code films. It runs a mere 63 minutes, and like many Pre-Code movies deals openly with issues like sex and violence. Lowe plays a chronic gambler who drifts into a life of crime. The New York Times gave the film a mixed review upon its release.
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The Devil Is Driving is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Benjamin Stoloff and starring Edmund Lowe. The film's title was typical of the sensationalistic titles of many pre-Code films. It runs a mere 63 minutes, and like many Pre-Code movies deals openly with issues like sex and violence. Lowe plays a chronic gambler who drifts into a life of crime. The New York Times gave the film a mixed review upon its release.
Plot
Orville "Gabby" Denton is an alcoholic drifter with a chronic gambling problem. Despite his flaws he is beloved by his family. Gabby's brother-in-law Beef gets Gabby work as a mechanic at the Metropolitan Garage. The shop is a front to a stolen car ring. Beef, who is otherwise honest, is aware of this. One day, Gabby is sent to pick up Silver, Jenkins's girlfriend, whose car has broken down. They start a relationship and Silver leaves Jenkins. During a getaway, one of car thieves' hits Gabby's nephew Buddy, who is in the street driving a toy car. The driver makes it to the garage, and Buddy receives treatment at a hospital. A witness points out the car to Gabby, and he understands it's the car that drove into the garage to be repainted. He investigates and discovers a piece of Buddy's little car in the wheel of the stolen car. When he confronts Beef, Beef gets drunk and confronts Jenkins and the head of the stolen car ring. They kill Beef and make his death look accidental. Photographer Bill Jones gives Gabby a photograph of Beef in the car before the accident, which shows Beef was already dead. Silver and Gabby confront Jenkins. The criminals drive away but die in a car crash. With the hoodlums out of the way, Gabby marries Silver.
Cast
Edmund Lowe as 'Gabby' Denton
Wynne Gibson as 'Silver'
James Gleason as 'Beef' Evans
Lois Wilson as Nancy Evans
Alan Dinehart as Jenkins
Dickie Moore as 'Buddy' Evans
George Rosener as The Dummy
Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as Mac
Reception
Mordaunt Hall of The New York Times praised the performances of the actors and the film's brisk pace, but found the story highly implausible. Allmovie gave the film a positive review stating that the picture provided a few genuine surprises and moved quickly.
Notes
References
Doherty, Thomas Patrick. Pre-Code Hollywood: Sex, Immorality, and Insurrection in American Cinema 1930-1934. New York: Columbia University Press 1999. ISBN 0-231-11094-4
External links
The Devil Is Driving at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
The Devil Is Driving at IMDb
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Trivia
- It premiered on December 9, 1932, a Friday.
- It runs 1h05 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosParamount Pictures
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Edmund Lowe
'Gabby' Denton -
Wynne Gibson
'Silver' -
James Gleason
'Beef' Evans -
Lois Wilson
Nancy Evans -
Alan Dinehart
Jenkins -
Dickie Moore
'Buddy' Evans - George Rosener The Dummy
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Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Mac -
Billy Bletcher
Musician at First Wedding (uncredited) -
James P. Burtis
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) -
Jack Cheatham
Policeman (uncredited) -
Mike Donlin
Speakeasy Doorman in Garage (uncredited) -
Fern Emmett
Garage Customer With Shapely Legs (uncredited) -
Adolph Faylauer
Onlooker at Third Wedding (uncredited) - Dick Gordon Participant at Second Wedding (uncredited)
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Ray Jones
Onlooker at First Wedding (uncredited) - John Kelly Dolan (uncredited)
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Tom Kennedy
Fritz (uncredited) -
Francis McDonald
Ticker (uncredited) -
Tom McGuire
Traffic Cop (uncredited)
Quiz about this movie
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Boot Camp
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Crew
- Henry Sharp Cinematography
- Benjamin Stoloff Director
- Charles R. Rogers Producer
- John Leipold Original music
- Karl Hajos Original music
- Allen Rivkin Screenplay
- Louis Weitzenkorn Screenplay
- P.J. Wolfson Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is The Devil Is Driving about?
The Devil Is Driving: Gabby Denton, a hard-drinking, down-on-his-luck drifter, seems to get a chance at redemption when his brother-in-law helps get him a job as a mechanic. Not realizing the garage he works for is actually a front for a stolen car ring, Gabby soon finds himself mixed up in both murder and a liaison with the boss's girl.
Who directed The Devil Is Driving?
The Devil Is Driving was directed by Benjamin Stoloff in 1932.
Who stars in The Devil Is Driving?
The cast of The Devil Is Driving includes Edmund Lowe, Wynne Gibson, James Gleason, Lois Wilson and Alan Dinehart.
How long is The Devil Is Driving?
The Devil Is Driving runs for 65 minutes, or 1h05.
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