When a Man Loves
1927, English. Directed by Alan Crosland.
To love her meant-disaster...he fought the world and wrecked his life!
A nobleman studying for the priesthood abandons his vocation in 18th Century France when he falls in love with a beautiful, but reluctant, courtesan.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Alan CroslandDirector
- John BarrymoreChevalier Fabien des Grieux
- Dolores CostelloManon Lescaut
- Warner OlandAndré Lescaut
- Sam De GrasseComte Guillot de Morfontaine
- Holmes HerbertJean Tiberge
- Stuart HolmesLouis XV - King of France
- Bertram GrassbyLe Duc de Richelieu
- Tom SantschiCaptain of Convict Boat
- Alice BelcherMinor Role (uncredited)
- Eugenie BessererThe Landlady (uncredited)
- Charles ClaryA Lay Brother (uncredited)
- Marcelle CordayMarie (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 August 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bess Meredyth
- Budget
- $528K
- Box office
- $1M
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What When a Man Loves is based on
When a Man Loves is based on Manon Lescaut (1731) by Antoine François Prévost, published by François Didot.
1731
Manon Lescaut
By Antoine François Prévost
Published by François Didot
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When a Man Loves runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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When a Man Loves is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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When a Man Loves isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like When a Man Loves?
If you liked When a Man Loves, try The Fighting Kentuckian, Runaway Romance, Scaramouche.
Who directed When a Man Loves?
When a Man Loves (1927) was directed by Alan Crosland and stars John Barrymore, Dolores Costello, Warner Oland.
What is When a Man Loves based on?
When a Man Loves is based on Manon Lescaut (1731) by Antoine François Prévost, published by François Didot.