The Right to Life
Le droit à la vie
Synopsis
A young girl marries a financier knowing he has only a short time to live, so she can inherit his money.Her lover, who has made a fortune away in America, returns and wants to hasten the financier's death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Gance
- Original Title
- Le droit à la vie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Frères
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
Abel Gance
Léonce-Henri Burel
Louis Nalpas
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Gance
Director
Louis Nalpas
Producer
Abel Gance
Writer
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
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What is The Right to Life about?
A young girl marries a financier knowing he has only a short time to live, so she can inherit his money.Her lover, who has made a fortune away in America, returns and wants to hasten the financier's death.
Who directed The Right to Life?
The Right to Life was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in The Right to Life?
The principal cast of The Right to Life includes Paul Vermoyal, Léon Mathot, Andrée Brabant, Georges Paulais, Eugénie Bade.
When was The Right to Life released and how long is it?
The Right to Life was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 44m.