The Man Life Passed By Explained

The Man Life Passed By
Director:Victor Schertzinger
Starring:Percy Marmont
Jane Novak
Eva Novak
Cinematography:Chester A. Lyons
Studio:Metro Pictures
Distributor:Metro Pictures
Runtime:70 minutes
Country:United States
Language:Silent (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

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.

Preservation

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

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Parish & Pitts p. 336
  2. Swenson . Helen V. . Box Office Reviews: The Man Life Passed By . Exhibitors Trade Review . 15 . 6 . 24 . Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation . 5 January 1924 . New York . 31 May 2022.
  3. http://lcweb2.loc.gov:8081/diglib/ihas/loc.mbrs.sfdb.1531/default.html Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: The Man Life Passed By