7.2The Man Who Played God · 1932
The Man Who Played God (1932) is a Romance / Drama film directed by John G. Adolfi, starring George Arliss, Violet Heming, Bette Davis.
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7.2Overview
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, Violet Heming, Bette Davis, André Luguet, Louise Closser Hale, Donald Cook, Ivan F. Simpson, Oscar Apfel
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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".
When was "The Man Who Played God" released?
The Man Who Played God was released in 1932.
Who stars in "The Man Who Played God"?
The cast includes George Arliss, Violet Heming, Bette Davis, André Luguet.
