The Devil's Cabaret

The Devil's Cabaret

NR 1930 · 16 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy

At Satan & Co., Inc., the devil is upset because too many people are going up to Heaven rather than down to Hades. He gives his assistant, Mr. Burns, the task of getting more people to his domain. In front of a nightclub, Mr. Burns invites a crowd of people to come inside to The Devil's Cabaret to be entertained. After they enjoy songs and dancing, the people go willingly to Hades.

Directed by Nick Grindé

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Cast

Edward Buzzell Howie Burns
Mary Carlisle Impy (uncredited)
Vera Marshe Stuttering Blonde (uncredited)
Nelson McDowell The Preacher (uncredited)
Charles Middleton Mr. Satan (uncredited)
Ann Dvorak Chorine in Black (uncredited)

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