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# Beat the Devil (The Film Detective Restored Version)

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## Description

Writer/Director John Huston's Beat the Devil stars Humphrey Bogart as Billy Dannreuther, the front man for a group of swindlers stranded in an Italian port town, scheming to take ownership of uranium-rich land in Africa. Also stranded is a naive British couple, Mr. and Mrs. Chelm (Edward Underdown and Jennifer Jones). Flirtations and a web of lies ensue among the group, testing romantic loyalty and allegiances among them. The last of six collaborations between Huston and Bogart, Beat the Devil evokes an effortless wit and charm found only in classic film gems like this. This product is expected to play back in DVD Video "play only" devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives.

Review: Truman Capote and John Huston film a New Yorker cartoon - Beat the Devil is a subtle comedy of manners. It's not a big Hollywood film, but a small independent (Bogart's own production company) that happens to have an amazing cast, is directed by one of the best (John Huston), with a Truman Capote screenplay. It's become one of my favorite off-beat films and can't recommend it enough. What's not to like? Quite a bit if you read some of the disgruntled reviews below! But don't be dissuaded, it's a gem. And remember, Pauline Kael was a huge fan of this movie; if she's a reviewer you trust, that might be enough for you. Other reviewers have outlined the plot so I won't go into that, and in any case, that's not the reason to watch this movie. The plot's certainly as good as any amusing Hitchcock film, with its MacGuffin and several surprising twists and comic suspense subplots unraveling throughout. There are subtleties to Beat the Devil that apparently escape many reviewers, who perhaps wanted another formulaic 'noir' classic or some kind of slapstick laff-fest. If you like New Yorker cartoons, you'll likely enjoy this movie as much as I do: I've watched this movie at least 5 times and still love it. Beat the Devil escapes categorization, except to say that it's a brilliant comic screenplay performed with skill and insight by several of the best actors of the 50s. Robert Morley is sublimely funny, and brings out the best in Peter Lorre and the other criminals in the gang. Jennifer Jones is sexy and charming in her role as a compulsive liar, as is her classic and earnestly doltish husband. They reek naive British charm and are marvelous together, providing a poignant tension in contrast to the gang of conniving scoundrels. Bogart himself has one foot in each boat, and much of the film revolves around the conflict he suffers in this double life, playing each off the other. As in most Bogie flicks, he's hilariously dry and sly, with lollapalooza actress Gina Lollobrigida playing his scheming wife. Everyone's on the make except Harry Chelm, Jennifer Jones' character's husband. There isn't the passion of a Bogie/Bacall film, and it's not the classic noir we all love with Bogart, so don't be disappointed. One word of warning: Beat the Devil slipped into the public domain, so the DVDs on the market are of varying quality. The one I have is ok, but only just... it's like watching an old movie, with herky jerky pops and cuts and some noise. It doesn't bother me that much though, and emphasizes the 'rare find' quality if you're feeling charitable. If you're a digital maniac, you'll be better served watching something Criterion's had its way with. Beat the Devil is one of the most unusual 50s movies I can think of, and I don't normally watch any movie as often as I've watched this one. With the possible exception of other Bogart classics.
Review: A Pleasurable Hour and a Half Well Worth Repeating - There's only one thing not to like, and that's Bogart's laugh superimposed over the scene selection. The laugh is important when it comes, but it's annoying on the selection track. So, what's to like? For one, it's timely. In the south of post-WWII Italy, a bunch of people are planning to go by freighter to Africa. How just the opposite of today's headlines! They are all headed on an African adventure, but not for a grand safari like Hemingway, but to make their fortune while the rest of Europe and America muddles through the post war doldrums. So why are they taking a ship--a freighter--and not flying? Ah, well, they're not your run of the mill wealthy industrialists and mining executives. This is a story that perfectly integrates character and plot, so if I tell you about the characters, you'll figure out the plot, and vice versa. But they're really fun people to get to know, even the ones you don't like. I've watched the film several times since purchasing it just to get to know these people better. I watched it most recently a couple of weeks ago. It's a testimony to the screenplay (Truman Capote) and to the director (John Huston) that they have been able to take what might seem as simple dialog and fashion some wonderfully hilarious exchanges, with the characters all the while in deadpan. Did I say it's a sardonic comedy? No? Well, it is. And "sardonic" may be the best I can do to describe it. I'm laughing (quietly) as I write. Bogart is fine, and the leading ladies, Lollobrigida and Jones, perfect complements and contrasts to each other. Robert Morley, Peter Lorre, and the other supporting cast all make this a memorable hour and a half. Black and white is perfect for this film, where so little is. Finally, I did a search of the film and saw the different covers that were/are available. Of them, this is my favorite. The only shortcoming is that Peter Lorre gets cover billing instead of Robert Morley, who plays a more substantive role, one which I don't think Lorre could have carried. Size matters here, unfortunately.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, John Huston |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 433 Reviews |
| Format | Blu-ray |
| Manufacturer | The Film Detective |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 29 minutes |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truman Capote and John Huston film a New Yorker cartoon
*by F***N on October 19, 2004*

Beat the Devil is a subtle comedy of manners. It's not a big Hollywood film, but a small independent (Bogart's own production company) that happens to have an amazing cast, is directed by one of the best (John Huston), with a Truman Capote screenplay. It's become one of my favorite off-beat films and can't recommend it enough. What's not to like? Quite a bit if you read some of the disgruntled reviews below! But don't be dissuaded, it's a gem. And remember, Pauline Kael was a huge fan of this movie; if she's a reviewer you trust, that might be enough for you. Other reviewers have outlined the plot so I won't go into that, and in any case, that's not the reason to watch this movie. The plot's certainly as good as any amusing Hitchcock film, with its MacGuffin and several surprising twists and comic suspense subplots unraveling throughout. There are subtleties to Beat the Devil that apparently escape many reviewers, who perhaps wanted another formulaic 'noir' classic or some kind of slapstick laff-fest. If you like New Yorker cartoons, you'll likely enjoy this movie as much as I do: I've watched this movie at least 5 times and still love it. Beat the Devil escapes categorization, except to say that it's a brilliant comic screenplay performed with skill and insight by several of the best actors of the 50s. Robert Morley is sublimely funny, and brings out the best in Peter Lorre and the other criminals in the gang. Jennifer Jones is sexy and charming in her role as a compulsive liar, as is her classic and earnestly doltish husband. They reek naive British charm and are marvelous together, providing a poignant tension in contrast to the gang of conniving scoundrels. Bogart himself has one foot in each boat, and much of the film revolves around the conflict he suffers in this double life, playing each off the other. As in most Bogie flicks, he's hilariously dry and sly, with lollapalooza actress Gina Lollobrigida playing his scheming wife. Everyone's on the make except Harry Chelm, Jennifer Jones' character's husband. There isn't the passion of a Bogie/Bacall film, and it's not the classic noir we all love with Bogart, so don't be disappointed. One word of warning: Beat the Devil slipped into the public domain, so the DVDs on the market are of varying quality. The one I have is ok, but only just... it's like watching an old movie, with herky jerky pops and cuts and some noise. It doesn't bother me that much though, and emphasizes the 'rare find' quality if you're feeling charitable. If you're a digital maniac, you'll be better served watching something Criterion's had its way with. Beat the Devil is one of the most unusual 50s movies I can think of, and I don't normally watch any movie as often as I've watched this one. With the possible exception of other Bogart classics.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Pleasurable Hour and a Half Well Worth Repeating
*by M***A on August 29, 2014*

There's only one thing not to like, and that's Bogart's laugh superimposed over the scene selection. The laugh is important when it comes, but it's annoying on the selection track. So, what's to like? For one, it's timely. In the south of post-WWII Italy, a bunch of people are planning to go by freighter to Africa. How just the opposite of today's headlines! They are all headed on an African adventure, but not for a grand safari like Hemingway, but to make their fortune while the rest of Europe and America muddles through the post war doldrums. So why are they taking a ship--a freighter--and not flying? Ah, well, they're not your run of the mill wealthy industrialists and mining executives. This is a story that perfectly integrates character and plot, so if I tell you about the characters, you'll figure out the plot, and vice versa. But they're really fun people to get to know, even the ones you don't like. I've watched the film several times since purchasing it just to get to know these people better. I watched it most recently a couple of weeks ago. It's a testimony to the screenplay (Truman Capote) and to the director (John Huston) that they have been able to take what might seem as simple dialog and fashion some wonderfully hilarious exchanges, with the characters all the while in deadpan. Did I say it's a sardonic comedy? No? Well, it is. And "sardonic" may be the best I can do to describe it. I'm laughing (quietly) as I write. Bogart is fine, and the leading ladies, Lollobrigida and Jones, perfect complements and contrasts to each other. Robert Morley, Peter Lorre, and the other supporting cast all make this a memorable hour and a half. Black and white is perfect for this film, where so little is. Finally, I did a search of the film and saw the different covers that were/are available. Of them, this is my favorite. The only shortcoming is that Peter Lorre gets cover billing instead of Robert Morley, who plays a more substantive role, one which I don't think Lorre could have carried. Size matters here, unfortunately.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice blu-ray debut of nearly forgotten Bogie film
*by T***R on October 7, 2015*

The Film Detective's blu-ray debut of "Beat the Devil" is a rather decent looking transfer of this almost forgotten Bogie film. In fact, having seen several previous DVD releases of "Beat the Devil" from other companies, this is likely the best it has ever looked on optical media. While this is clearly not a full on restoration of the film (specs and lines appear throughout), it is certainly an acceptable print. There's a fine layer of film grain visible throughout most of the film. Many of the blatant blown-out highlights (especially in the outdoor scenes) - visible in so many awful public domains prints of this film - have been toned down and are, at the least, bearable. In several scenes there is even an almost film noir-ish quality to the lighting and the blacks, grey and whites look quite nice. In other scenes (again most notably the outdoor scenes in full sunlight) the contrast is flatter and not as balanced as it should be. Still, overall, for a release that may not see the light of day on blu-ray ever again, this is welcome edition to any Bogart fan's blu-ray collection. You certainly could do worse.

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