The Devil Commands
1941 · 65 MIN · IMDB 6.1 · 1,551 VOTES · DIR. Edward Dmytryk
Overview
A story about a scientist who is obsessed with communicating with the dead.
Dialogue Timeline — 744 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:55 My name is Anne Blair.
00:03:10 Dr. Sayles' brain is sending out the waves you see recorded on that chart.
00:04:49 We've still got time.
00:07:03 But if science can unlock the human mind...
00:09:03 Bet you and Mrs. Blair are happy to have the young lady back.
00:11:54 She's come back to me.
00:13:47 Well, l believe that the human brain, the brain that invented radio...
00:15:27 l don't need any of you.
00:17:32 ...there was no turning back.
00:19:17 You will forgive me, now, won't you? l'm so tired.
00:21:09 ...is really generated by your own brain...
00:23:31 ...the next step is to see if you can absorb as much or more.
00:26:36 I didn't know what to do.
00:30:13 ...that...
00:32:17 Every three months, he sent me a check.
00:34:31 She wouldn't let you bother him.
00:36:53 Why?
00:38:31 Now, that's fair enough, isn't it?
00:42:15 Maybe you could help to keep that from happening.
00:48:58 Yes, l'll get my hat and coat.
00:51:54 Now we've lied.
00:56:14 Dad, why didn't you answer my letters?
00:58:48 Richard, we must go on with the work. We are both scientists.
01:00:57 l've got to use more amplification than l've ever used before, but don't be afraid.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed744
Dialogue density11.4 lines / min
First line00:00:55
Final line01:00:57
Production Record
DirectorEdward Dmytryk
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,551