Hell's HouseĀ (1932) is Hollywood pre-code filmĀ starringĀ Junior Durkin, featuringĀ Bette DavisĀ and Pat O'Brien. Mordaunt Hall a reviewer for the New York TimesĀ wrote, "Pat O'Brien . . . gives a forced performance. Young Durkin's playing is sincere and likewise that of Bette Davis as Peggy". Ā Bette DavisĀ had been loaned out byĀ Universal Studio and following her completion of this film, Universal Studios allowed her option to drop. She was preparing to return toĀ New York CityĀ when actorĀ George ArlissĀ offered her the ingenue role in his movie,Ā The Man Who Played God at Warner Brothers. Davis credited Arliss with giving her the crucial boost she needed in Hollywood. The film garnered her significant positive attention and led to a long-term contract with Warner Brothers Pictures.
