The Face of the World
1921, English. Directed by Irvin Willat.
A story of life in the country-to the big city and back again-action, suspense and pathos.
Harold Mark marries Thora after treating her injured grandfather, then migrates to New York City with his young wife to study surgery. While Harold devotes himself to his studies and to social problems, Thora seeks expression with Greenwich Village bohemians and falls prey to the flattery of sculptor Monsieur Duparc, who convinces her that she is neglected by her husband. After the Marks separate, Harold becomes chief surgeon of a state hospital, and Thora spends a year as the guest of Duparc's aunt. On his way to persuade Harold to divorce Thora, Duparc is injured in an automobile accident. Harold unselfishly performs lifesaving surgery on Duparc, while a crazed patient sets fire to the hospital. Afterward, Harold returns to Thora's country home. She follows and they are reconciled.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 August 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dwight Cleveland, L.V. Jefferson
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The Face of the World runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Face of the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1921. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Face of the World?
The Face of the World (1921) was directed by Irvin Willat and stars Edward Hearn, Barbara Bedford, Lloyd Whitlock.