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The Way of All Flesh

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1927 | 94 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1927: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

The story takes place in Milwaukee during the early 1900s with a bank clerk named August Schiller who is happy with both his job and his family. He is tasked with transporting $1,000 in securities to Chicago. On the train he meets a blond seductress who convinces him to buy her a bottle of champagne, and takes him to a saloon. The next morning he awakes alone in a dilapidated bedroom and without the securities.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Actor.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Victor Fleming

  • Emil JanningsAugust Shilling
  • Belle BennettMrs. Schilling
  • Donald KeithAugust Jr.
  • Phyllis HaverThe Temptress
  • Fred KohlerThe Tough
  • Philippe De LacyAugust, as a child
  • Mickey McBanEvald
  • Betsy Ann HisleCharlotte
  • Carmencita JohnsonElizabeth
  • Gordon ThorpeKarl