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The Man Life Passed By

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The Man Life Passed By
Directed byVictor Schertzinger
Written byVictor Schertzinger
Winifred Dunn
StarringPercy Marmont
Jane Novak
Eva Novak
CinematographyChester A. Lyons
Production
company
Distributed byMetro Pictures
Release date
  • December 24, 1923 (1923-12-24)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

The Man Life Passed By is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Percy Marmont, Jane Novak, and Eva Novak.[1] The Novak sisters portray two sisters in the film.

Plot

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As described in a film magazine review,[2] John Turbin is robbed of his invention by 'Iron Man' Moore. His mother dies, and his only friend is Miss Hope who, unknown to Turbin, is one of Moore's daughters. Because of her influence, Turbin saves the other daughter Joy. Mr. Moore is so grateful that he does the right thing by Turbin and he accepts the love between Turbin and Hope.

Cast

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Preservation

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A complete print of The Man Life Passed By is held by Gosfilmofond.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Parish & Pitts p. 336
  2. ^ Swenson, Helen V. (January 5, 1924). "Box Office Reviews: The Man Life Passed By". Exhibitors Trade Review. 15 (6). New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 24. Retrieved May 31, 2022. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: The Man Life Passed By

Bibliography

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  • James Robert Parish & Michael R. Pitts. Film directors: a guide to their American films. Scarecrow Press, 1974.
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