A Man's Past(1927)
A Stirring Tale of Love and Hate in the Searing Sands of Northern Africa!
A Man's Past Synopsis
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.
A Man's Past (1927) is a drama film directed by George Melford, released on October 1, 1927 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Conrad Veidt, Barbara Bedford, Ian Keith and Arthur Edmund Carewe. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- George Melford
- Writers:
- Emil Forst, Imre Földes, Paul Kohner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Man's Past Cast & Crew
Main cast
Conrad Veidt
as Paul La Roche
Barbara Bedford
as Yvonne Fontaine
Ian Keith
as Dr. Fontaine
Arthur Edmund Carewe
as Lieutenant Destin
Károly Huszár
as Prison Doctor
Corliss Palmer
as Sylvia Cabot
- Edward Reinach
Edward Reinach
as Dr. Renaud
Key crew
Directed by George Melford, written by Emil Forst, Imre Földes and Paul Kohner.
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A Man's Past Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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A Man's Past – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Man's Past?
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The main cast of A Man's Past (1927) includes Conrad Veidt, Barbara Bedford, Ian Keith, Arthur Edmund Carewe and Károly Huszár. The film was directed by George Melford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Man's Past released?
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A Man's Past was released on October 1, 1927 and runs for 1h.
Is A Man's Past worth watching?
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A Man's Past (1927) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.