The Torture of Silence (1917)
A doctor, specialist in pediatrics, has no time for his wife Marthe. She seeks solace in the arms of his brother. Unable to keep up the charade, Marthe attempts to shoot herself, but it is her lover who is mortally wounded.
Director: Abel Gance
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Emmy Lynn as Manon Berliac |
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Firmin Gémier as Dr. Gilles Berliac |
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Armand Tallier as Claude Berliac |
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Anthony Gildès as Jean, servant |
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Paul Vermoyal as Jean Dormis |
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Antonin Artaud as |
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Gaston Modot as Messenger (uncredited) |
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Antonin Carène as Little Pierre Berliac (uncredited) |
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Francia Seguy as Baby (uncredited) |
| Directing | Abel Gance | Director |
| Camera | Léonce-Henri Burel | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Abel Gance | Writer |
| Production | Louis Nalpas | Producer |