Double Feature
Devil and the Deep
An illicit romance, an insanely jealous husband and a deadly climax set aboard a sinking submarine! In Devil and the Deep, Cary Grant plays a lieutenant whose commanding officer (Charles Laughton) suspects him of seducing his wife (Tallulah Bankhead) when the real threat may be another officer (Gary Cooper). Spotlighting Grant in his first major supporting role for Paramount studios, this sultry Pre-Code melodrama serves up a deadly love triangle with a thrilling climax set aboard a submarine that is trapped at the bottom of the sea. Directed by Marion Goring and featuring the stunning cinematography of Academy Award-winner Charles Lang (A Farewell to Arms, 1932), this offers a rare opportunity to see four screen legends together at the beginnings of their film careers. (Universal)
- Director
- Marion Gering
- Writer
- Screenplay by Benn W. Levy
- Starring
- Tallulah Bankhead, Gary Cooper, Cary Grant, Charles Laughton
- Year
- 1932
- Country
- USA
- Format
- 35mm
- Running Time
- 78 minutes
The Cheat (1931)
Temptation meets its match in The Cheat, a scandalous Pre-Code classic starring Tallulah Bankhead. Elsa Carlyle (Bankhead) is an impulsive and charismatic gambler who has fallen on hard times and owes a large sum of money. A wealthy playboy (Irving Pichel) promises to help her but his price may be more than Elsa is prepared to give. When her devoted husband (Harvey Stephens) takes the fall for her passions, Elsa’s loyalties are put to the test. Created during the most decadent era in motion picture history, this daring story explores a woman whose addictions lead her on a path of danger and discovery. (Universal)
- Director
- George Abbott
- Writer
- Written by Harry Hervey based on the silent film script by Hector Turnbull
- Starring
- Tallulah Bankhead, Harvey Stephens, Irving Pichel
- Year
- 1931
- Country
- USA
- Format
- 35mm
- Running Time
- 68 minutes