A Man's Past

1927·Movie
1h 0min

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A Man's Past fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A Stirring Tale of Love and Hate in the Searing Sands of Northern Africa!

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.
Silent Film DramaRomantic ThrillerMistaken Identity PlotEscape & RedemptionHistorical European SettingEthical DilemmasIntriguing NarrativeEarly HollywoodEmotional Journey

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Is A Man's Past worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Man's Past?

1 h 0 min

A Man's Past runs 1 h 0 min.

What language is A Man's Past in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

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