One Increasing Purpose
Synopsis
Stars Edmund Lowe as WWI veteran Slim Paris. Though most of his comrades died in battle, Paris returns home with nary a scratch. This convinces him that his life has a "greater purpose" in the scheme of things, so he sets about to find that purpose.
Top Cast
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Edmund Lowe
Slim Paris
Lila Lee
Elizabeth Glade
Holmes Herbert
Charles Paris
May Allison
Linda Travers Paris
Lawford Davidson
Dr. Byrne
Emily Fitzroy
Mrs. Andiron
Huntley Gordon
Andrew Paris
George Irving
Mr. Glade
Josef Swickard
Old Gand
Jane Novak
Alice Paris
Nicholas Soussanin
Jule
Frank Elliott
Tom Maguire
Blinky
Gwynneth Bristowe
Mrs. Yeoman
J. Fisher White
Mr. Yeoman (as Fisher White)
Pat Somerset
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King, A.S.M. Hutchinson
- Original Title
- One Increasing Purpose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Bradley King, A.S.M. Hutchinson
Department Leadership Roster
Bradley King
Writer
Harry Beaumont
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Increasing Purpose
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What is One Increasing Purpose about?
Stars Edmund Lowe as WWI veteran Slim Paris. Though most of his comrades died in battle, Paris returns home with nary a scratch. This convinces him that his life has a "greater purpose" in the scheme of things, so he sets about to find that purpose.
Who directed One Increasing Purpose?
One Increasing Purpose was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in One Increasing Purpose?
The principal cast of One Increasing Purpose includes Edmund Lowe, Lila Lee, Holmes Herbert, May Allison, Lawford Davidson.
When was One Increasing Purpose released and how long is it?
One Increasing Purpose was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is One Increasing Purpose based on a book or true story?
One Increasing Purpose is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.S.M. Hutchinson".