When a Man Loves

NR 7
1927 1 hr 51 min History , Romance

A nobleman studying for the priesthood abandons his vocation in 18th Century France when he falls in love with a beautiful, but reluctant, courtesan.

  • Cast:
    John Barrymore , Dolores Costello , Warner Oland , Sam De Grasse , Holmes Herbert , Stuart Holmes , Bertram Grassby

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Reviews

Stellead
1927/08/21

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

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Chirphymium
1927/08/22

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

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Salubfoto
1927/08/23

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

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Logan
1927/08/24

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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