---
title: "Devil's Bait"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/devil-s-bait-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 339081
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 58
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Devil's Bait (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/devil-s-bait-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Devil's Bait is a 1959 black and white British second feature drama film directed by Peter Graham Scott. The story follows the police, with the help of a baker, as they try to find the owner of a loaf of bread accidentally poisoned with potassium cyanide.

The film stars Geoffrey Keen, Jane Hylton, and Gordon Jackson, and was written by Peter Johnston and Diana Watson. It has a runtime of 58 minutes and was released in Great Britain on December 1, 1959.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Police and a baker race to find the owner of a cyanide-poisoned loaf of bread."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Peter Graham Scott.
- Features a cast including Geoffrey Keen, Jane Hylton, and Gordon Jackson.
- Written by Peter Johnston and Diana Watson.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a short second feature film with a running time of only 58 minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 58-minute black and white British drama film directed by Peter Graham Scott.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #british-cinema, #b-movie, #drama, #police-procedural, #1950s-film, #black-and-white

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/devil-s-bait-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Graham Scott
- **Networks / Studios**: Independent Artists

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Geoffrey Keen** as *Joe Frisby*
- **Jane Hylton** as *Ellen Frisby*
- **Gordon Jackson** as *Sergeant Malcolm*
- **Dermot Kelly** as *Mr. Alfred Love*
- **Shirley Lawrence** as *Shirley Gordon*
- **Eileen Moore** as *Barbara Farrell*
- **Molly Urquhart** as *Mrs. Tanner*
- **Rupert Davies** as *Landlord*
- **Gillian Vaughan** as *Jenny*
- **Barbara Archer** as *Switchboard Operator*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Devil's Bait?
Streaming availability for Devil's Bait is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Devil's Bait worth watching?
Whether it is worth watching depends on your interest in 1959 British second feature dramas directed by Peter Graham Scott.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Devil's Bait?
The film has a running time of 58 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Devil's Bait?
Devil's Bait is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Devil's Bait — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/339081)
- [Devil's Bait - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Bait)
- [Devil's Bait (1959) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/85332-devil-s-bait/prehled/)
- [Devil's Bait (1959) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/devil-s-bait)
- [The Devil's Bait (1917)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-devil-s-bait)

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