When a Man Loves (1927): Cast
When a Man Loves is a 1927 romantic historical film directed by Alan Crosland, starring Stuart Holmes as Louis XV - King of France, Myrna Loy and Noble Johnson. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When a Man Loves About?
The premise of When a Man Loves without spoilers.
In 18th‑century France, a nobleman on the path to the priesthood abandons his vocation after becoming enamored with a striking, hesitant courtesan. His obsessive love plunges him into scandal and personal ruin, as he battles society and his own convictions, ultimately destroying the life he once planned.
When a Man Loves Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1700s
- cardinal richelieu character
- costume drama
- king louis xv character
- reference to madame de pompadour
- swordfight
- 18th century france
- french historical setting
- france
- 18th century literature on screen
- french literature on screen
- priesthood
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- 18th century
- courtesan
- student
- disinheritance
- transatlantic voyage
- prostitute
- pimp
- betrayal
- caravel
- tundril
- casino
- thunderstorm
- kitten
- court intrigue
- little person
- stained glass
- punch and judy
- tavern
- buckle
- reference to mary magdalene
- cardsharp
- love slave
- lifeboat
- pirate
- prefect of police
- prison ship
- threat
- storm
- ship captain
- roulette
- roue
- puppet
- prison
- priest
- pigeon
- paris france
- mutiny
- murder
When a Man Loves Cast & Characters
Stuart Holmes leads the cast as Louis XV - King of France, with Myrna Loy as Convict Behind Manon (uncredited) and Noble Johnson as Aggresive Apache (uncredited). Directed by Alan Crosland; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Crosland
- Stuart Holmes as Louis XV - King of France
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Myrna Loy as Convict Behind Manon (uncredited) -
Noble Johnson as Aggresive Apache (uncredited) -
Dolores Costello as Manon Lescaut
Also Starring in When a Man Loves
· 23 more- Tom Wilson A Convict Aboard the Boat (uncredited)
- Holmes Herbert Jean Tiberge
- Russ Powell Innkeeper (uncredited)
- Jack Kenny Minor Role (uncredited)
- John Barrymore Chevalier Fabien des Grieux
- Warner Oland André Lescaut
- Scott Seaton Bishop (uncredited)
- Marcelle Corday Marie (uncredited)
- Louise Emmons Smiling Hag (uncredited)
- Eugenie Besserer The Landlady (uncredited)
- Sam De Grasse Comte Guillot de Morfontaine
- Tom Santschi Captain of Convict Boat
- Kalla Pasha Officer on Prisoner Ship (uncredited)
- Rose Dione Nana (uncredited)
- Dick Sutherland Tavern Waiter (uncredited)
- Andy MacLennan Man Trying to Trick Manon into His House (uncredited)
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- Charles Clary A Lay Brother (uncredited)
- Alice Belcher Minor Role (uncredited)
- Bertram Grassby Le Duc de Richelieu
- Templar Saxe Baron Chevral (uncredited)
- George Kotsonaros Convict Prisoner (uncredited)
- Ida May Minor Role (uncredited)
- Herman Heller Themselves
More from Alan Crosland
More films directed by Alan Crosland, best-rated first: The Jazz Singer, The Great Impersonation, The White Cockatoo and The Case of the Howling Dog.
When a Man Loves Also Known As
Also known as “Los amores de Manón”.
- Also known as
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- Los amores de Manón
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When a Man Loves FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When a Man Loves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When a Man Loves?
When a Man Loves runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was When a Man Loves released?
When a Man Loves was released on January 25, 1927.
Who directed When a Man Loves?
When a Man Loves was directed by Alan Crosland.
More films by Alan Crosland Who is in the cast of When a Man Loves?
When a Man Loves stars Stuart Holmes as Louis XV - King of France, Myrna Loy as Convict Behind Manon (uncredited) and Noble Johnson as Aggresive Apache (uncredited), among 27 credited actors.
Does When a Man Loves have a post-credit scene?
No. When a Man Loves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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