The Torture of Silence(1917)
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The Torture of Silence Synopsis
A doctor, specialist in pediatrics, has no time for his wife Marthe. She seeks solace in the arms of his brother. Unable to keep up the charade, Marthe attempts to shoot herself, but it is her lover who is mortally wounded.
The Torture of Silence (1917) is a drama film directed by Abel Gance, released on March 6, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Emmy Lynn, Firmin Gémier, Armand Tallier and Anthony Gildès. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Abel Gance
- Writers:
- Abel Gance
- Producers:
- Louis Nalpas
- Cinematographer:
- Léonce-Henri Burel
- Production:
- Cinédis, Le Film d'art, Films de France
- Status:
- Released
The Torture of Silence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emmy Lynn
as Manon Berliac
Firmin Gémier
as Dr. Gilles Berliac
Armand Tallier
as Claude Berliac
Anthony Gildès
as Jean, servant
Paul Vermoyal
as Jean Dormis
Antonin Artaud
Gaston Modot
as Messenger (uncredited)
- Antonin Carène
Antonin Carène
as Little Pierre Berliac (uncredited)
Francia Seguy
as Baby (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Abel Gance, written by Abel Gance, produced by Louis Nalpas.
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The Torture of Silence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Torture of Silence – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Torture of Silence?
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The main cast of The Torture of Silence (1917) includes Emmy Lynn, Firmin Gémier, Armand Tallier, Anthony Gildès and Paul Vermoyal. The film was directed by Abel Gance. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Torture of Silence released?
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The Torture of Silence was released on March 6, 1917 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Torture of Silence worth watching?
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The Torture of Silence (1917) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.