hell-to-pay austin (also known, without hyphens, as hell to pay austin) is a 1916 american silent comedy-drama film directed by paul powell and starring wilfred lucas in the title role, with bessie love, eugene pallette, and mary alden in supporting roles. written by mary h. o'connor, the film was produced by d. w. griffith's fine arts film company and distributed by triangle film corporation. it is presumed lost.