'The Man Who Played God' is a rather sad, poignant little piece. Bette Davis isn't the standout performance here, she is gently pushed aside by George Arliss who plays a wonderful concert pianist Montgomery Royale who tragically goes deaf after a bomb goes off whilst he is performing. Initially distraught, Montgomery gradually starts to begin to learn how to lip read, picking up conversations between people of a private nature. Instead of this upsetting him, Montgomery decides to use his newfound gift in a selfless, positive light to help people with their problems. One of these selfless acts involves his relationship with fiancée Grace, who has fallen for another man.
A little known gem, and worth a watch.
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