

The Torture of Silence
1917-03-06 · 70 min · ★ 5.2
Dr Gilles Berliac, specialist in pediatrics, has no time for his wife, Marthe. She seeks solace in the arms of his brother, Claude. Unable to keep up the charade, Marthe attempts to shoot herself, but it is her lover who is mortally wounded.
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- Directors
- Abel Gance
- Production companies
- Cinédis, Le Film d'art, Films de France
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Emmy LynnManon Berliac
Firmin GémierDr. Gilles Berliac
Armand TallierClaude Berliac
Anthony GildèsJean, servant
Paul VermoyalJean Dormis
Antonin Artaud
Gaston ModotMessenger (uncredited)
Francia SeguyBaby (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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