His Double Life
| His Double Life | |
|---|---|
 His Double Life (1933) Movie Poster. | |
| Directed by |
Arthur Hopkins William C. deMille(uncredited) |
| Produced by |
Eddie Dowling Arthur Hopkins |
| Written by |
Clara Beranger Arthur Hopkins |
| Based on |
The Great Adventure by Arnold Bennett |
| Starring |
Roland Young Lillian Gish |
| Music by |
James F. Hanley Karl Stark John Rochetti |
| Cinematography | Arthur Edeson |
| Edited by |
Arthur Ellis A. Pam Blumenthal |
Production company |
Eddie Dowling Pictures |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
His Double Life is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Broadway theatrical impresario and first time film director Arthur Hopkins with directorial input from the experienced William C. deMille, Cecil's older brother. It starred Roland Young and Lillian Gish. It had been filmed before in 1921 in the silent era as The Great Adventure with Lionel Barrymore, and was remade again in 1943 as Holy Matrimony. It is preserved at the Library of Congress, Washington D.C. and available on DVD.
Plot
Priam Farrel (Roland Young) is England's most famous living painter. A recluse who hates fame, he has not been seen by anyone for years, not even his agent or cousin. He is glad to be mistaken for his valet by everyone, including his cousin, when he returns to England. He is happy to live a quiet country life with his manservant's mail order bride (Lillian Gish) ... until he gets hauled into court for bigamy and fraud.
Cast
- Roland Young as Priam Farrel
- Lillian Gish as Alice Chalice
- Montagu Love as Duncan Farrel
- Lumsden Hare as Oxford
- Lucy Beaumont as Mrs. Leek
- Charles Richman as Witt
- Oliver Smith as Leek Twin - John
- Philip Tonge as Leek Twin - Henry
- Audrey Ridgewell as Lady Helen
- Regina DeValet as Mary
- Charles Halton as Newsman on Phone
- Roland Hogue as Henry Leek
Soundtrack
- "Someday, Sometime, Somewhere" (Written by James F. Hanley and Karl Stark)
- "Springtime in Old Granada" (Written by James F. Hanley and Karl Stark)
See also
External links
- His Double Life on IMDb
- synopsis at AllMovie
- His Double Life is available for free download at the Internet Archive