A Man Must Live
"BROKE, starving, desperate- was jungle law- kill or be killed- justified? You see few pictures with the mighty heart-punch of this one"
Originally released in 1925. A Man Must Live is a adventure film. directed by Paul Sloane. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Dix, Jacqueline Logan, and George Nash
Synopsis
Jeff Farnell, forced by circumstances to take a job on a New York scandal sheet while he awaits the settlement of his claim against a steel company. Job Hardcastle, the hardened city editor of the paper, sends Jeff to get a story on "Mops" Collins, a society divorcée who has been reduced to dancing in a cabaret. Jeff takes pity on Mops, who is dying of consumption, and takes her into his apartment, telling Hardcastle that he could not find her. Afraid of losing his job, Jeff hunts for a big story, finding it when he discovers that Clive Ross-Fayne, a friend he thought lost in the war, has been arraigned on charges of narcotics peddling. (Pamela Short)
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Richard Dix
as Geoffrey Farnell
Jacqueline Logan
as 'Mops' Collins
George Nash
as Job Hardcastle
Edna Murphy
as Eleanor Ross-Fayne
Charles Byer
as Clive Ross-Fayne (as Charles Beyer)
Dorothy Walters
as Mrs. Jaynes
William Ricciardi
as Cabaret Owner
Arthur Housman
as Tod Cragge
Lucius Henderson
as Ross-Fayne
Jane Jennings
as Mrs. Ross-Fayne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Famous Lasky Film Service Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man Must Live about?
Jeff Farnell, forced by circumstances to take a job on a New York scandal sheet while he awaits the settlement of his claim against a steel company. Job Hardcastle, the hardened city editor of the ...
Who directed A Man Must Live?
A Man Must Live was directed by Paul Sloane.
How long is A Man Must Live?
A Man Must Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was A Man Must Live released?
A Man Must Live was released on January 19, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Man Must Live?
The main cast of A Man Must Live includes Richard Dix, Jacqueline Logan, George Nash, Edna Murphy, Charles Byer.