The Torture of Silence (1917): Cast
The Torture of Silence is a 1917 drama directed by Abel Gance, starring Gaston Modot as Messenger (uncredited), Anthony Gildès and Francia Seguy. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Cinédis
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Torture of Silence About?
The premise of The Torture of Silence without spoilers.
Though not counted among Abel Gance’s great works, this film offers a surprisingly rich drama. It follows a pediatrician whose demanding career leaves his wife Marthe emotionally neglected. Seeking affection, she turns to his brother, but the affair unravels when she tries to end her life; the brother is instead mortally wounded.
The Torture of Silence Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- husband wife relationship
- wife
The Torture of Silence Cast & Characters
Gaston Modot leads the cast as Messenger (uncredited), with Anthony Gildès as Jean, servant and Francia Seguy as Baby (uncredited). Directed by Abel Gance; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Abel Gance
- Gaston Modot as Messenger (uncredited)
- Anthony Gildès as Jean, servant
- Francia Seguy as Baby (uncredited)
- Antonin Artaud
Also Starring in The Torture of Silence
· 5 more- Emmy Lynn Manon Berliac
- Armand Tallier Claude Berliac
- Firmin Gémier Dr. Gilles Berliac
- Paul Vermoyal Jean Dormis
- Antonin Carène Little Pierre Berliac (uncredited)
The Torture of Silence Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Sorrowful Mother” and “Desiderata”.
- Also known as
-
- Sorrowful Mother
- Desiderata
- 哀痛的母亲
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The Torture of Silence FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Torture of Silence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Torture of Silence?
The Torture of Silence runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was The Torture of Silence released?
The Torture of Silence was released on March 6, 1917.
Who directed The Torture of Silence?
The Torture of Silence was directed by Abel Gance.
More films by Abel Gance Who is in the cast of The Torture of Silence?
The Torture of Silence stars Gaston Modot as Messenger (uncredited), Anthony Gildès as Jean, servant and Francia Seguy as Baby (uncredited), among 9 credited actors.
Does The Torture of Silence have a post-credit scene?
No. The Torture of Silence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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