The Devil's Party (1938) CRIME-THRILLER

Stars: Victor McLaglen, William Gargan, Paul Kelly
Director: Ray McCarey
Adults who grew up as slum kids meet later in life, but murder disrupts their reunion!

[@shirleyrandle3138]

Thanks for many pleasant nights watching great old movies.

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

It's Friday I'm alone n it's quiet and I have A good olde fashioned black n white film from the 30s n 40s it doesn't get any better than this

[@PizzaFLIX]

Thanks for watching PizzaFLIX. May the Sauce be with you!

[@tessaducek5601]

Ditto! 😁

[@russellgrenning1317]

Victor McLaglen (1886 - 1959) was born in England and held both UK and USA citizenship. He had a rough and tumble youth working as a wrestler and heavyweight boxer and soldier (he was heavyweight champion of the British Army in 1918). He was an accidental actor having been spotted by a talent scout who was visiting a sporting club and who was looking for a boxer to play the lead in The Call Of The Road. McLaglen auditioned, got the part and his career was launched. He had an incredibly hectic filming schedule - for example, in 1922 he made seven films and usually as lead actor. In 1925 he moved to Hollywood and was immediately successful. His big break came in 1926 when he was the lead in What Price Glory? which made a massive profit. His roles steadily improved and despite the fact that he had a fairly battered ex-boxer's face he played leading men convincingly. True stardom came in 1935 when he won the Best Actor Oscar in The Informer and he played opposite many of the leading stars of the day including Mae West, Shirley Temple, Freddie Bartholomew, Ronald Coleman and Nelson Eddy. After the war he moved to supporting actor roles often appearing with John Wayne - in 1952 he was Oscar nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Quiet Man. He was never out of work, had three wives and spoke five languages including Arabic. Sadly, this "accidental actor" is now largely forgotten despite his volume of work. This movie was made at the height of his popularity and although it is a rather complicated melodrama it is enjoyable.

[@paulcaron400]

Thanks for your info I call it chock full of information 👍

[@russellgrenning1317]

Like you, I am a huge fan of these delightful old movies!

[@eshaibraheem4218]

He's not forgotten.

[@russellgrenning1317]

That is very good to hear!

[@maryperkins5867]

Thank you for all the info. So helpful and interesting. Makes me miss tcm and the late great Robert Osbourne.

[@archnof0]

William gargan was a major talent in old time radio

[@76marji]

& he has the cutest smile!😘

[@lainieslaght6061]

I just love these old movies & know I was lucky enough to have watched another one, thank you

[@rob99201]

Best line by the bad guys: "Why didn't I learn a trade?"

[@76marji]

"hurry up with that LAWNMOWER, will ya?" mike asked joe @ about 15:03😹 that was MY fave.

[@stephaniehand9519]

Love these B&W old mysteries.

[@vincentdesapio]

Good movie. Good performances by Victor McLaglen and Paul Kelly. Somehow the McLaglen character acquired an Irish accent while growing up in this country.

[@76marji]

lawrence welk was born & raised in mid-west. 🤯

[@vincentdesapio]

That's right. He was born in a tight German community in rural North Dakota and never lost his German accent.

[@salobrena6442]

I love these old films, but listen to the lyrics in the first song.. plus the fact that there is absolutely melody. lol

[@harryflash5202]

Enjoyable B Movie. Joe Downing makes an excellent villain.

[@alexjsmitg149]

I just love the old movies my self keep showing them

[@thearthissgibson4480]

So you going to Yale Copper

[@yomama8873]

Thank you 🤩🤩💖

[@nancysanders2398]

Quite a Good,Well-Acted story,plot! Actors Were First-Rate& It Showed! I enjoyed every minute of this entertaining film! Thanks,Again,PizzaFlix4 Sharing it w the public!!

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

I love swing music wish I knew where I could find u Tara

[@Alan-rh1el]

A familiar tale told well thanks for posting.

[@darciperfetto5390]

I love old movies,Thanks.

[@richardnogan4579]

Victor McLaglen seems to be like a big teddy bear. Good flick, TKU.

[@wilde4445]

Thank you. enjoyed it a lot!

[@90FF1]

Good cast, Good movie. Tnx. PF

[@jameskorner6611]

The guy who played the priest (Paul Kelly) went to jail for manslauter over a fight about a woman

[@LauraChristinaWarren]

He was paroled in 1929 after serving 25 months.

[@maryowen1722]

Great ending!👌

[@scallopohare9431]

Thank you!

[@deby5983]

Love the classic movies... especially men in tuxedos and top hats; men who wear hats and let's not forget the suits. So more classier than jeans and tee shirts :)

[@lainieslaght6061]

I couldn't agree with you more

[@waderaney7]

Excellent ☺

[@StevenTorrey]

Not a bad flick!

[@marvaharding796]

loks like Darla from the Little Rascals

[@LauraChristinaWarren]

They do look alike. Darla was played by Darla Hood (born 1931). This was Juanita Quigley (also born 1931).

[@76marji]

SMART MONEY💰1931: any chance u can get it, 🍕Flix?? it's the only movie made with james cagney & edward g. robinson. caught 2nd half on t.v. about 20 yrs ago, & loved it. 🥰

[@richardw3470]

Good grief, it's Wild Bill Elliot.

[@neilangus4401]

In those days women had excellent voices compared with today Such quality

[@chrisking3849]

the quiet man fight

[@rogerscottcathey]

That frenetic opening music! Lol. Ye gads. Caffeinate much?

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Precursor of Mystic River?

[@DateTwoRelate]

At 45:30, priest socks childhood friend cop in the jaw. At 47:35 priest pulls gun on same friend. Some friend. Some priest.

[@l.5832]

If someone takes a swing at you, you can sock them in the jaw. Even if you're a priest.

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

I love swing music wish I knew where I could find u Tara