When a Man Loves (1927)

In a world where love is traded for wealth and power, Fabien des Grieux, an innocent divinity student, crosses paths with the enchanting Manon Lescaut. Her beauty, a pawn in her brother's unscrupulous game, is about to be sacrificed to the lascivious Comte Guillot de Morfontaine. But a spark of genuine affection ignites between Fabien and Manon, leading him to forsake his holy aspirations to protect her. However, Morfontaine's lust for Manon remains unquenched, ensnaring her in his vile clutches once more. Determined to free her, Fabien taps into his father's riches and reinvents himself as a gentleman gambler, daringly stepping into the world of court society. But as he navigates this world of decadence and treachery, he soon uncovers a chilling truth - the danger posed to Manon extends beyond Morfontaine's obsessive desires. She is also caught in the predatory gaze of the King of France himself. As Fabien battles against the odds, will his love be enough to save Manon from her perilous fate?

When a Man Loves is a history movie featuring John Barrymore and directed by Alan Crosland.

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