A Man's Past
"A Stirring Tale of Love and Hate in the Searing Sands of Northern Africa!"
Originally released in 1927. A Man's Past is a drama film. directed by George Melford. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Conrad Veidt, Barbara Bedford, and Ian Keith
Synopsis
Imprisoned at the French garrison on the Isle of St. Noir for putting to death a patient suffering from an incurable illness, Dr. Paul La Roche escapes to the mainland, where he meets Dr. Henry Fontaine, his boyhood friend, and Fontaine's beautiful sister, Yvonne. As Fontaine is going blind, La Roche performs several operations for him, attracting the attention of Dr. Renaud, in Algiers, who offers him a position. La Roche, practicing as Fontaine, reveals his love for Yvonne during an excursion to a Bedouin camp. Then, Lieutenant Destin, from the prison, arrives and threatens La Roche with exposure unless he surrenders the hand of Yvonne.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man's Past about?
Imprisoned at the French garrison on the Isle of St. Noir for putting to death a patient suffering from an incurable illness, Dr. Paul La Roche escapes to the mainland, where he meets Dr. Henry Fon...
Who directed A Man's Past?
A Man's Past was directed by George Melford.
How long is A Man's Past?
A Man's Past has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was A Man's Past released?
A Man's Past was released on October 1, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Man's Past?
The main cast of A Man's Past includes Conrad Veidt, Barbara Bedford, Ian Keith, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Károly Huszár.