
Flesh and Spirit
Synopsis
Donald Wallace is a self-centered scientist who believes only in science and ignores the love of his cousin, Truth Eldridge, choosing instead to pursue Paula Roberts. Wallace and others take care of a lost little girl named Peggy, but he stubbornly tells her that God does not exist. James Dale, an assistant who secretly admires Truth and tries to poison Wallace, accidentally kills Peggy instead. Following her death, Truth returns to Wallace in spirit form to prove to him that God and an afterlife are real.
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June 1, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Levering
- Screenplay & Story
- Garfield Thompson
- Original Title
- Flesh and Spirit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- United States Moving Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Levering
Garfield Thompson
Joseph Levering
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Levering
Director
Joseph Levering
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flesh and Spirit
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What is Flesh and Spirit about?
Donald Wallace is a self-centered scientist who believes only in science and ignores the love of his cousin, Truth Eldridge, choosing instead to pursue Paula Roberts. Wallace and others take care of a lost little girl named Peggy, but he stubbornly tells her that God does not exist. James Dale, an assistant who secretly admires Truth and tries to poison Wallace, accidentally kills Peggy instead. Following her death, Truth returns to Wallace in spirit form to prove to him that God and an afterlife are real.
Who directed Flesh and Spirit?
Flesh and Spirit was directed by Joseph Levering.
Who stars in Flesh and Spirit?
The principal cast of Flesh and Spirit includes Belle Bennett, Denton Vane, Walter Ringham, James McDuff, Rita Rogan.
When was Flesh and Spirit released and how long is it?
Flesh and Spirit was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 56m.

















