The Man Who Played God(1932)
'A Modern Drama From Real Life'
The Man Who Played God Synopsis
While giving a private performance for a visiting monarch, concert pianist Montgomery Royle is deafened when a bomb is detonated in an attempt to assassinate the foreign ruler. With his career over as a result of his injury, Royle returns to New York City with his sister Florence, close friend Mildred Miller, and considerably younger fiancée Grace Blair. After abandoning thoughts of suicide, Montgomery discovers he can lip read, and he spends his days observing people in Central Park from his apartment window. As he learns of people's problems, he tries to help them anonymously and becomes absorbed in his game of "playing God".
The Man Who Played God (1932) is a romance and drama film directed by John G. Adolfi, released on February 9, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars George Arliss, Violet Heming, Bette Davis and André Luguet. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Adolfi
- Writers:
- Gouverneur Morris, Julien Josephson, Maude T. Howell
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Composer:
- Leo F. Forbstein
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Played God Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Arliss
as Montgomery Royle
Violet Heming
as Mildred Miller
Bette Davis
as Grace Blair
André Luguet
as The King
- Louise Closser Hale
Louise Closser Hale
as Florence Royle
Donald Cook
as Harold Van Adam
Ivan F. Simpson
as Battle
Oscar Apfel
as Appleby - the Lip Reader
- Charles E. Evans
Charles E. Evans
as The Doctor
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Alice Chittendon
Ray Milland
as Eddie (uncredited)
Dorothy Libaire
as Jenny (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John G. Adolfi, written by Gouverneur Morris, Julien Josephson and Maude T. Howell, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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The Man Who Played God Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Man Who Played God – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Played God online?
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The Man Who Played God (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man Who Played God?
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The main cast of The Man Who Played God (1932) includes George Arliss, Violet Heming, Bette Davis, André Luguet and Louise Closser Hale. The film was directed by John G. Adolfi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Played God released?
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The Man Who Played God was released on February 9, 1932 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Man Who Played God worth watching?
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The Man Who Played God (1932) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.