The Devil’s Brother

aka Bogus Bandits; Fra Diavolo; The Virtuous Tramps

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Film Synopsis

The Devil’s Brother (1933) centers on the infamous bandit Fra Diavolo, who disguises himself as a nobleman in order to gain the trust of a wealthy married couple and steal their fortune. As two inept aspiring thieves are drawn into his schemes while robberies, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements complicate the plan, the operation becomes increasingly difficult to control. This musical comedy adventure examines greed and deception within a playful operetta-inspired world, as criminal ambition repeatedly collides with comic incompetence, with banditry, disguise, and farcical misadventure.

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Disc Extras
Warner DVD-R-0/US 2018
Warner DVD-1/US/OOP 2006
Audio Commentary by Richard W. Bann and Leonard Maltin
Introduction by Robert Osborne (2:45)
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (86:02)
Footage from The Rogue Song (1930, 1:38)
Segment from Hollywood Revue of 1929 (1929, 6:22)
Segments from Hollywood Party (1934, 9:00)
Segments from Pick a Star (1937)

Edition and Packaging Notes

  • Warner’s “Archive Collection” DVD-R also includes Bonnie Scotland (1935).
  • Warner’s “TCM Archives: Laurel and Hardy Collection” DVD also includes Bonnie Scotland (1935).
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