A Man's Past
“A Stirring Tale of Love and Hate in the Searing Sands of Northern Africa!”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Emil Forst, Imre Földes, Paul Kohner
- Original Title
- A Man's Past
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Emil Forst, Imre Földes, Paul Kohner
Department Leadership Roster
Emil Forst
Writer
George Melford
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man's Past
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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 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.
Who directed A Man's Past?
A Man's Past was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in A Man's Past?
The principal cast of A Man's Past includes Conrad Veidt, Barbara Bedford, Ian Keith, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Károly Huszár.
When was A Man's Past released and how long is it?
A Man's Past was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.