The Man Who Played God
1932, English. Directed by John G. Adolfi.
'A Modern Drama From Real Life'
While giving a private performance for a visiting monarch, concert pianist Montgomery Royle is deafened when a bomb is detonated in an attempt to assassinate the foreign ruler. With his career over as a result of his injury, Royle returns to New York City with his sister Florence, close friend Mildred Miller, and considerably younger fiancée Grace Blair. After abandoning thoughts of suicide, Montgomery discovers he can lip read, and he spends his days observing people in Central Park from his apartment window. As he learns of people's problems, he tries to help them anonymously and becomes absorbed in his game of "playing God".
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John G. AdolfiDirector
- George ArlissMontgomery Royle
- Violet HemingMildred Miller
- Bette DavisGrace Blair
- André LuguetThe King
- Louise Closser HaleFlorence Royle
- Donald CookHarold Van Adam
- Ivan F. SimpsonBattle
- Oscar ApfelAppleby - the Lip Reader
- Charles E. EvansThe Doctor
- Hedda HopperMrs. Alice Chittendon
- Ray MillandEddie (uncredited)
- Dorothy LibaireJenny (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 February 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gouverneur Morris
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The Man Who Played God runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Man Who Played God is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Man Who Played God isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Man Who Played God?
The Man Who Played God (1932) was directed by John G. Adolfi and stars George Arliss, Violet Heming, Bette Davis.