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4 Devils

1928-10-03 · 100 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Action

Four orphans, raised by an aging clown, becomes a high wire act in a circus. Lost film.

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Production details

Directors
F. W. Murnau
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Janet GaynorJanet GaynorMarion
Mary DuncanMary DuncanThe Lady
Charles MortonCharles MortonCharles
Barry NortonBarry NortonAdolf
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldThe Clown
Anders RandolfAnders RandolfCecchi
Anita LouiseAnita LouiseLouise as a girl
Anne ShirleyAnne ShirleyMarion as a girl
Nancy DrexelNancy DrexelLouise
George DavisGeorge DavisMean Clown
Curley PhillipsClown (uncredited)
Michael VisaroffMichael VisaroffCircus Director
Jack ParkerCharles - as a Boy
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellWoman
Wesley LakeOld Clown
Philippe De LacyPhilippe De LacyAdolf - as a Boy
André CheronAndré CheronOld Roue
E.H. CalvertE.H. Calvert

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