The Printer's Devil (film)

The Printer's Devil is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by William Beaudine and released by Warner Bros. It stars Wesley Barry, Harry Myers, and Kathryn McGuire.^[2][3]

The Printer's Devil
Lobby card with George C. Pearce, Harry Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Wesley Barry, and Mary Halter
Directed by	William Beaudine
Screenplay by	Julien Josephson
Based on	"Ink Slinger" by Julien Josephson
Edited by	Clarence Kolster
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date	August 21, 1923 (1923-08-21)
Running time	6 reels
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)
Budget	$80,000[1]
Box office	$263,000[1]

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,^[4] Brick Hubbard, a printer's devil, induces Sidney Fletcher to buy the town newspaper, The Gazette. An editorial written by Sidney arouses the wrath of the town banker Ira Gates, whose daughter Vivian is whom Sidney loves. When the bank is robbed, Sidney is suspected. Though the efforts of Brick the actual criminals are arrested and Sidney wins the affection of Vivian.

Cast

• Wesley Barry as Brick Hubbard
• Harry Myers as Sidney Fletcher
• Kathryn McGuire as Vivian Gates
• Louis King as Lem Kirk
• George C. Pearce as Ira Gates
• Raymond Cannon as Alec Sperry
• Mary Halter as Dora Kirk
• Harry L. Rattenberry as Chet Quimby

Reception

According to Warner Bros. records, the film earned $243,000 domestically and $20,000 foreign.^[1]