God's Man


1917

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Frohman Amusement Corp.
Distribution Company
State Rights
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel God's Man by George Bronson Howard (New York, 1915).

Synopsis

Arnold L'Hommedieu, who was to have succeeded his father as the pastor of the church of Havre de Grace, is expelled from college for protecting one of the students from a crooked bookmaker. This marks the beginning of a sad disillusionment for Arnold, for he is forced to give up the hope of succeeding his father and leaves for New York where a good position on the city newspaper is lost to him when he comes to the aid of Hugo Waldemar, one of his friends. This is followed by a series of other trials which completely shake Arnold's faith in human nature. However, he decides to make one more attmept to lead a decent life when his aid is asked for by two friends and he enters into a deal to smuggle opium into the country. The plot is exposed and Arnold, facing a prison term, surrenders himself to the authorities and loses all the ideals which he held so dear.

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Frohman Amusement Corp.
Distribution Company
State Rights
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel God's Man by George Bronson Howard (New York, 1915).

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This picture was re-released in some territories through Metro Pictures Corp. in July 1918.