When a Man Loves
"To love her meant-disaster...he fought the world and wrecked his life!"
Originally released in 1927. When a Man Loves is a history/romance film. directed by Alan Crosland.
Starring John Barrymore, Dolores Costello, and Warner Oland
Synopsis
A nobleman studying for the priesthood abandons his vocation in 18th Century France when he falls in love with a beautiful, but reluctant, courtesan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Budget
$528K
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Barrymore
as Chevalier Fabien des Grieux
Dolores Costello
as Manon Lescaut
Warner Oland
as André Lescaut
Sam De Grasse
as Comte Guillot de Morfontaine
Holmes Herbert
as Jean Tiberge
Stuart Holmes
as Louis XV - King of France
Bertram Grassby
as Le Duc de Richelieu
Tom Santschi
as Captain of Convict Boat
Alice Belcher
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Eugenie Besserer
as The Landlady (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $528,000
- Revenue
- $1,037,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When a Man Loves about?
A nobleman studying for the priesthood abandons his vocation in 18th Century France when he falls in love with a beautiful, but reluctant, courtesan.
Who directed When a Man Loves?
When a Man Loves was directed by Alan Crosland.
How long is When a Man Loves?
When a Man Loves has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was When a Man Loves released?
When a Man Loves was released on August 21, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When a Man Loves?
The main cast of When a Man Loves includes John Barrymore, Dolores Costello, Warner Oland, Sam De Grasse, Holmes Herbert.