The Devil at His Elbow
Jul 31, 1916 · 50m
Director
Burton L. KingOverview
Young mechanical engineer John Ashton is trying to complete the plans for a new submarine. Under pressure to meet a deadline he has been leaning on whiskey to handle the stress which his friend Robert Gray warns him against, but to no avail. His fiancée, Grace, telephones wanting him to take a break and attend a dinner party with her. Against his better judgement and still drinking he accepts but nods off while getting ready. What follows are booze infused visions of loss and degradation so horrifying that upon awaking he swears off "the devil at his elbow”!
Cast of The Devil at His Elbow
Crew of The Devil at His Elbow
About The Devil at His Elbow
What is The Devil at His Elbow about?
Young mechanical engineer John Ashton is trying to complete the plans for a new submarine. Under pressure to meet a deadline he has been leaning on whiskey to handle the stress which his friend Robert Gray warns him against, but to no avail. His fiancée, Grace, telephones wanting him to take a break and attend a dinner party with her. Against his better judgement and still drinking he accepts…
When was The Devil at His Elbow released?
The Devil at His Elbow was released on July 31, 1916.
How long is The Devil at His Elbow?
The Devil at His Elbow runs 50 minutes.
Who directed The Devil at His Elbow?
The Devil at His Elbow was directed by Burton L. King.
Who is in the cast of The Devil at His Elbow?
The cast of The Devil at His Elbow includes Clifford Bruce (John Ashton), Francis McDonald (Andrew Sealey (as Frank McDonald)), Adolphe Menjou (Wilfred Carleton), Edward Martindel (Franklin Darrow) and Dorothy Green (Meg).