The Devil to Pay (1920)

7.0/10 • 80 min • Mystery

Overview

Small town politician and banker Brent Warren is responsible for a murder, but only George Roan is sent to the gallows for it. Roan, however, is resuscitated after he is hung and proceeds to secretly haunt Warren's life. District attorney Cullen Grant is sure that Warren was behind the killing and has him arrested. Warren's fiancee, Dare Keeling, also happens to the Grant's ex-sweetheart, and she believes in his innocence. Her brother, Larry, however, isn't so sure and he goes to work as Warren's secretary.

Cast

Roy Stewart

Robert McKim

Fritzi Brunette

George Fisher

Evelyn Selbie

Joseph J. Dowling

George Roan

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