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La raison de vivre

Original title: The Man Who Played God
  • 1922
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
31
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George Arliss in La raison de vivre (1922)
Drama

At the height of his success musician John Arden loses his hearing as the result of an explosion. His young wife's devotion is sorely tested by his melancholy and cynicism, but her sense of ... Read allAt the height of his success musician John Arden loses his hearing as the result of an explosion. His young wife's devotion is sorely tested by his melancholy and cynicism, but her sense of duty prevents Marjorie from leaving him for Philip Stevens. At the point of suicide, John ... Read allAt the height of his success musician John Arden loses his hearing as the result of an explosion. His young wife's devotion is sorely tested by his melancholy and cynicism, but her sense of duty prevents Marjorie from leaving him for Philip Stevens. At the point of suicide, John discovers that other people have greater problems, and he turns to philanthropy. His heari... Read all

  • Director
    • F. Harmon Weight
  • Writers
    • Jules Eckert Goodman
    • Forrest Halsey
    • Gouverneur Morris
  • Stars
    • George Arliss
    • Ann Forrest
    • Ivan F. Simpson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    31
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • F. Harmon Weight
    • Writers
      • Jules Eckert Goodman
      • Forrest Halsey
      • Gouverneur Morris
    • Stars
      • George Arliss
      • Ann Forrest
      • Ivan F. Simpson
    • 1User review
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    George Arliss
    George Arliss
    • John Arden
    Ann Forrest
    Ann Forrest
    • Marjory Blaine
    Ivan F. Simpson
    Ivan F. Simpson
    • Carter
    Edward Earle
    Edward Earle
    • Philip Stevens
    Effie Shannon
    Effie Shannon
    • Mildred Arden
    Miriam Battista
    • Little Girl
    Mickey Bennett
    Mickey Bennett
    • Little Boy
    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Young Woman
    Pierre Gendron
    Pierre Gendron
    • Young Man
    Margaret Seddon
    Margaret Seddon
    • Old Woman
    John D. Walsh
    • Old Man
    • (as J.D. Walsh)
    • Director
      • F. Harmon Weight
    • Writers
      • Jules Eckert Goodman
      • Forrest Halsey
      • Gouverneur Morris
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      Some people confuse this 1922 silent version with a later 1932 sound version also starring George Arliss but with a different supporting cast including Bette Davis. George Arliss also remade others of his earlier silent films. He remade sound versions of Disraeli (1921) and La Déesse rouge (1923).
    • Connections
      Remade as The Man Who Played God (1932)

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    • Release date
      • July 4, 1924 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Man Who Played God
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Distinctive Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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