Commentary
Any film with the word “devil” in its title is sure to capture one’s attention. For instance, the title “The Devil and Miss Jones” is sure to raise anyone’s curiosity. Who is Miss Jones, and what happened when she met the devil? Don’t let the title mislead you. This is a very cheerful, lighthearted film from 1941 starring Jean Arthur, Charles Coburn, and Robert Cummings.
Many 1940s films featured actors playing supernatural beings, including angels and devils. This isn’t one of those movies, though. The titular devil is not an actual demon but a devilish businessman. In fact, as far as characters go, I can name many parts which Charles Coburn played which are far more deserving of being called devils. Rather than an actual description of Coburn’s character, it’s a reflection of what people think about him….