The Devil, the Servant and the Man (1912)

USA, 1912
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent

An American fantasy film directed by Frank Beal.

Plot Summary

A man neglects his family, preferring to spend his time with members of his club. He attends a performance of the play The Servant in the Houseand returns home inebriated. In his dream, he’s visited by the Devil who persuades him that his faithful wife is really cheating on him.

Credits

Crew
Directed by: Frank Beal
Selig Polyscope Company
Produced by: William Nicholas Selig
Written by: Frank Beal
Based on a Scenario by: William Anthony McGuire

Cast
Charles Clary (the husband)
Kathlyn Williams (the wife)
William Stowell (The Devil)
Harry Lonsdale (the servant)

Remake
The Devil, the Servant and the Man (1916)

References

Books

  • Horror and Science Fiction Films: A Checklist by Donald C. Willis p.122 – credits