

The Story of Mankind
“The whole story of men and their women from Creation to now!”
Overview
The devil and the spirit of mankind argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.
Top Cast

Ronald Colman
The Spirit of Man

Hedy Lamarr
Joan of Arc

Groucho Marx
Peter Minuit

Harpo Marx
Sir Isaac Newton

Chico Marx
Monk

Virginia Mayo
Cleopatra

Agnes Moorehead
Queen Elizabeth I

Vincent Price
Mr. Scratch / The Devil

Peter Lorre
Nero

Charles Coburn
Hippocrates

Cedric Hardwicke
High Judge

Cesar Romero
Spanish Envoy
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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