The Wheel of Life
“"Dick loves a girl he can't get! Then fate brings her to his arms,"”
Synopsis
British officer Capt. Leslie Yeullat is at present on leave in London. Falling in love with Ruth Dangan, the wife of his commanding officer, Yeullat does the gentlemanly thing by suppressing his own emotions for the sake of the Regiment. He goes so far as to resign from his commission and returns to India as a civilian.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Johnson, John Farrow
- Original Title
- The Wheel of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
Julian Johnson, John Farrow, James B. Fagan
Edward Cronjager
Otho Lovering
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Julian Johnson
Screenplay
Otho Lovering
Editor
John Farrow
Screenplay
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 The Wheel of Life
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What is The Wheel of Life about?
British officer Capt. Leslie Yeullat is at present on leave in London. Falling in love with Ruth Dangan, the wife of his commanding officer, Yeullat does the gentlemanly thing by suppressing his own emotions for the sake of the Regiment. He goes so far as to resign from his commission and returns to India as a civilian.
Who directed The Wheel of Life?
The Wheel of Life was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in The Wheel of Life?
The principal cast of The Wheel of Life includes Richard Dix, Esther Ralston, O. P. Heggie, Arthur Hoyt, Myrtle Stedman.
When was The Wheel of Life released and how long is it?
The Wheel of Life was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wheel of Life?
The Wheel of Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).