Recompense
“The Price They Paid for a Few Short Hours of Forbidden Happiness!”
Synopsis
Clergyman Peter leaves the pulpit to enter World War I to be near Julie, the woman he loves. They are separated, but after the war she nurses him through a long illness. He will not marry her because it would hinder the humanitarian work that he plans. She keeps her faith in him, which prompts him to return to her and marry her. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Farnum, Robert Keable
- Original Title
- Recompense
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Dorothy Farnum, Robert Keable
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Farnum
Writer
Harry Beaumont
Director
David Abel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recompense
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Recompense about?
Clergyman Peter leaves the pulpit to enter World War I to be near Julie, the woman he loves. They are separated, but after the war she nurses him through a long illness. He will not marry her because it would hinder the humanitarian work that he plans. She keeps her faith in him, which prompts him to return to her and marry her. A lost film.
Who directed Recompense?
Recompense was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in Recompense?
The principal cast of Recompense includes Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, John Roche, George Siegmann, Charles Stevens.
When was Recompense released and how long is it?
Recompense was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Recompense based on a book or true story?
Recompense is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Keable".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Recompense?
Recompense holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).