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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
film
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| gptkbp:audience |
not rated.
cult following over the years. |
| gptkbp:basedOn |
play_by_Louis_Verneuil
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| gptkbp:boxOffice |
$1 million
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| gptkbp:characterArc |
the protagonist's journey from despair to hope.
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
focuses on the protagonist's transformation.
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| gptkbp:characterTraits |
driven by a desire to regain sight.
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| gptkbp:cinematographyBy |
gptkb:James_Van_Trees
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| gptkbp:colors |
black-and-white
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:criticalReception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced later films about disability.
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
important in the history of cinema.
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| gptkbp:directedBy |
gptkb:John_D._Klorer
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
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| gptkbp:editedBy |
gptkb:W._Donn_Hayes
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"I am God!"
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| gptkbp:filmingLocation |
gptkb:Hollywood,_California
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| gptkbp:filmography |
80 minutes
restored for modern audiences. nominated for several awards. nan received mixed reviews from critics. adapted from a stage play. analyzed for its themes and character portrayal. drama with elements of tragedy. explores the nature of divinity. remains a topic of study in film courses. influenced discussions on disability representation. Bette_Davis's_first_major_film_role. premiered_in_New_York_City. |
| gptkbp:genre |
drama
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
reflects societal views on disability.
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| gptkbp:homeMediaRelease |
DVD release in 2005
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Man Who Played God
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| gptkbp:influenced |
inspired by literary works.
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
silent films
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| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
real-life events
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic in early sound films.
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| gptkbp:musicBy |
gptkb:Bernard_Herrmann
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
nan
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| gptkbp:plot |
A wealthy man loses his sight and becomes a successful radio personality.
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| gptkbp:producedBy |
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
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| gptkbp:productionCompany |
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
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| gptkbp:releaseDate |
November 1932
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| gptkbp:releasedIn |
1932
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| gptkbp:releaseFormat |
theatrical
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| gptkbp:remake |
nan
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| gptkbp:runtime |
80 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplayBy |
gptkb:J._Grubb_Alexander
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:original_score_by_Bernard_Herrmann
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Bette_Davis
gptkb:George_Arliss |
| gptkbp:theme |
faith, power, and redemption.
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| gptkbp:viewingPlatform |
theatrical release
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