Up Jumped the Devil
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Originally released in 1941. Up Jumped the Devil is a comedy film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mantan Moreland, Maceo Bruce Sheffield, and Shelton Brooks
Synopsis
Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vagrancy. They find out that the wealthy Mrs. Brown is looking to hire a butler and a maid, and Jefferson talks Washington into dressing up as a woman so they can get both jobs. They get the jobs, but they soon run into Bad News Johnson, a crook they met in prison. They find out that Johnson is planning to pull a con on Mrs. Brown and he wants them to go in on it with him. Complications ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1941
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dixie National Pictures Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up Jumped the Devil about?
Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vagrancy. They find out that the wealthy Mrs. Brown is looking to hire a butler ...
Who directed Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is Up Jumped the Devil?
Up Jumped the Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Up Jumped the Devil released?
Up Jumped the Devil was released on January 1, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Up Jumped the Devil?
The main cast of Up Jumped the Devil includes Mantan Moreland, Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Shelton Brooks, Laurence Criner, Myrtle Fortune.