"Beat the Devil" has a number of memorable characters. The best performances come from Jennifer Jones, excellent as the bright-eyed and eccentric Mrs. Chelm, Humphrey Bogart as the practical Billy Dannreuther and Robert Morley in an unscrupulous Sydney Greenstreet type role. My favorite among these was Jennifer Jones' energetic and amusing portrayal of Mrs. Chelm.
The movie has a number of funny scenes and brilliant lines. However, the overall storyline was only average could have been stronger to bring out more humor. Humphrey Bogart said this film could only be enjoyed by "phonies". I wouldn't go that far, but this is certainly not Bogart's best film.
The movie has a number of funny scenes and brilliant lines. However, the overall storyline was only average could have been stronger to bring out more humor. Humphrey Bogart said this film could only be enjoyed by "phonies". I wouldn't go that far, but this is certainly not Bogart's best film.