# "A Man There Was" (1917) director Victor Sjöström (Seastrom)

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "A Man There Was" is a Northern drama. This film illustrates the work of our star director Victor Sjöström (Seastrom). Victor Seastrom is both the leading star of the film and its director. He was successful in his native Sweden before making a career in the USA in 1924-1930. His Hollywood films are still copyrighted, this is why we show you films from his previous years. A sailor tries to bring food to his starving family by breaking through a naval blockade, but is captured. The enemy captain ignores his pleas and he is put in jail for years. Upon his return he is heartbroken to learn that his family did not survive. Then when a ship is wrecked during a storm the sailor rushes to help, but is astonished to find that same former captain fighting for his life. The sailor now has a chance for revenge. Directed by Victor Sjöström (Seastrom) Produced by Charles Magnusson Scenario Victor Seastrom Based on the poem by Henrik Ibsen Starring Victor Seastrom, August Falck, Bergliot Husberg, Edith Erastoff Cinematography J. Julius Distributed by Radiosoul Films (US) Release date April 25, 1920 (US) Running time 58 minutes Country Sweden Language Silent film Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance…

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1917
- Genres: Drama, Silent
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/AManThereWas1917)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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