Devil's Playground (1937)

6.6/10 74 min Romance Drama

Overview

A remake of Frank Capra's Submarine (1928), Devil's Playground is a snappy Columbia "B plus" picture starring Richard Dix and Chester Morris. Submarine officers Dorgan (Dix) and Mason (Morris) battle on land for the affections of dance-hall girl Carmen (Dolores del Rio). She marries Dorgan but makes a play for Mason when her husband is on duty. The romantic rivalry is forgotten when Dorgan must rescue Mason and his crew from a sunken sub.

Cast

Richard Dix

Jack Dorgan

Dolores del Río

Carmen

Chester Morris

Robert Mason

George McKay

Red Anderson

John Gallaudet

Jones

Pierre Watkin

Submarine Commander

Ward Bond

Sidecar Wilson

Don Rowan

Reilly

Francis McDonald

Romano

Stanley Andrews

Salvage Boat Commander

Harry Bernard

Husband

Sammy Blum

Bartender

Alma Chester

Bit Part

Harvey Clark

Real Estate Man

Ann Doran

Bit Part

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