The Man Who Played God (1932)
'A Modern Drama From Real Life'
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".
Cast
- George Arliss - Montgomery Royle
- Violet Heming - Mildred Miller
- Bette Davis - Grace Blair
- André Luguet - The King
- Louise Closser Hale - Florence Royle
- Donald Cook - Harold Van Adam
- Ivan F. Simpson - Battle
- Oscar Apfel - Appleby - the Lip Reader
- Charles E. Evans - The Doctor
- Hedda Hopper - Mrs. Alice Chittendon
Screenplay
- Gouverneur Morris (Story)
- Maude T. Howell (Adaptation)
- Julien Josephson (Adaptation)
Themes
Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman
Keywords
new york city, older man younger woman relationship, pre-code, good deed, concert pianist, assassination attempt, vow, lip reading, command performance, helping people, deaf pianist, sudden deafness, central park
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Played God about?
- 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".
- Who directed The Man Who Played God?
- The Man Who Played God was directed by John G. Adolfi.
- Who stars in The Man Who Played God?
- The Man Who Played God stars George Arliss, Violet Heming, Bette Davis, André Luguet, Louise Closser Hale, Donald Cook.
- How long is The Man Who Played God?
- The Man Who Played God has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Played God?
- The Man Who Played God is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was The Man Who Played God produced?
- The Man Who Played God was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Man Who Played God?
- The themes of The Man Who Played God include: Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman.