Devil and the Deep

Devil and the Deep
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMarion Gering
Screenplay byBenn W. Levy
Story byHarry Hervey
Based onSirenes et Tritons
by Maurice Larrouy
Starring
CinematographyCharles Lang
Edited byOtho Lovering
Music byHerman Hand
Rudolph G. Kopp
John Leipold
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • August 12, 1932 (1932-08-12) (USA)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Devil and the Deep, 1932 ad in The Film Daily featuring Gary Cooper and Tallulah Bankhead

Devil and the Deep is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Marion Gering, based on Maurice Larrouy's novel (Sirenes et Tritons), and starring Tallulah Bankhead, Gary Cooper, Charles Laughton and Cary Grant.[1] It follows a naval commander who has alienated his wife due to his insane jealousy over every man she speaks to. After his obsessive behavior drives her to the arms of a handsome lieutenant, tragic drama ensues.[1]

  1. ^ a b Hall, Mordaunt (2008). "Devil and the Deep (1932)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 29, 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2012.