The Torture of Silence (1917)
Hardly one of French filmmaker Abel Gance's masterpieces, The Torture of Silence nevertheless has more dramatic and psychological value than your average romantic-triangle tale. Simply put, the film concerns a doctor, his wife, and his brother. The doctor, a specialist in pediatrics, has no time for his wife Marthe. She seeks solace in the arms of his brother. Unable to keep up the charade, Marthe attempts to shoot herself, but it is her lover who is mortally wounded.
Director: Abel Gance
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: March 6, 1917
Cast
- Emmy Lynn - Manon Berliac
- Firmin Gémier - Dr. Gilles Berliac
- Armand Tallier - Claude Berliac
- Anthony Gildès - Jean, servant
- Paul Vermoyal - Jean Dormis
- Antonin Artaud
- Gaston Modot - Messenger (uncredited)
- Antonin Carène - Little Pierre Berliac (uncredited)
- Francia Seguy - Baby (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Léonce-Henri Burel
Production: Cinédis, Le Film d'art, Films de France
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
silent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Torture of Silence about?
- Hardly one of French filmmaker Abel Gance's masterpieces, The Torture of Silence nevertheless has more dramatic and psychological value than your average romantic-triangle tale. Simply put, the film concerns a doctor, his wife, and his brother. The doctor, a specialist in pediatrics, has no time for his wife Marthe. She seeks solace in the arms of his brother. Unable to keep up the charade, Marthe attempts to shoot herself, but it is her lover who is mortally wounded.
- Who directed The Torture of Silence?
- The Torture of Silence was directed by Abel Gance.
- Who stars in The Torture of Silence?
- The Torture of Silence stars Emmy Lynn, Firmin Gémier, Armand Tallier, Anthony Gildès, Paul Vermoyal, Antonin Artaud.
- How long is The Torture of Silence?
- The Torture of Silence has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Torture of Silence?
- The Torture of Silence is a Drama film.
- Where was The Torture of Silence produced?
- The Torture of Silence was produced in France.