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As Man Desires
“The Place No Law Can Reach”
4.5 / 10• 1925• 1h 20m•NR• English
ActionAdventureDrama
Storyline
The story of a man who was robbed of his greatest love and the South Seas wildflower who found it for him, in the land of pawn trees where men of all nations gather; some seeking vengeance and some forgiveness.
Cast & Crew
Milton Sills
Major John Craig
Lead
Viola Dana
Pandora La Croix
Ruth Clifford
Gloria Gordon
Rosemary Theby
Evelyn Beaudine
Irving Cummings
Major Singh
Paul Nicholson
Colonel Carringford
Tom Kennedy
Gorilla Bagsley
HV
Hector V. Sarno
Toni (as Hector Sarno)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Irving Cummings's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. As Man Desires is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
