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The Man Who Played God (1932)

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".

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  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of George ArlissGeorge ArlissMontgomery Royle
  • Photo of Violet HemingViolet HemingMildred Miller
  • Photo of Bette DavisBette DavisGrace Blair
  • Photo of André LuguetAndré LuguetThe King
  • Photo of Louise Closser HaleLouise Closser HaleFlorence Royle
  • Photo of Donald CookDonald CookHarold Van Adam
  • Photo of Ivan F. SimpsonIvan F. SimpsonBattle
  • Photo of Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelAppleby - the Lip Reader
  • Photo of Charles E. EvansCharles E. EvansThe Doctor
  • Photo of Hedda HopperHedda HopperMrs. Alice Chittendon

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