Body and Soul (1927)
He burned his name into the white flesh of the woman he loved.
A disgraced alcoholic surgeon settles in a small village in the Swiss Alps. He falls for Hilda, a servant at the hotel where he lives. He tricks her into marrying him by making her think her lover, Ruffo, has abandoned her. Things don't go quite as planned, however, when Ruffo returns.
Director: Reginald Barker
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 1, 1927
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Dr. Leyden
- Aileen Pringle - Hilda
- Norman Kerry - Ruffo
- T. Roy Barnes - The Postman
Screenplay
Cinematography: Percy Hilburn
Editing: William LeVanway
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Reginald Barker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Body and Soul about?
- A disgraced alcoholic surgeon settles in a small village in the Swiss Alps. He falls for Hilda, a servant at the hotel where he lives. He tricks her into marrying him by making her think her lover, Ruffo, has abandoned her. Things don't go quite as planned, however, when Ruffo returns.
- Who directed Body and Soul?
- Body and Soul was directed by Reginald Barker.
- Who stars in Body and Soul?
- Body and Soul stars Lionel Barrymore, Aileen Pringle, Norman Kerry, T. Roy Barnes.
- How long is Body and Soul?
- Body and Soul has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Body and Soul?
- Body and Soul is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Body and Soul produced?
- Body and Soul was produced in United States of America.