The Way of All Flesh - 1927

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.

94min
1927
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Emil Jannings profile pictureEmil JanningsAugust Shilling
Belle Bennett profile pictureBelle BennettMrs. Schilling
Donald Keith profile pictureDonald KeithAugust Jr.
Phyllis Haver profile picturePhyllis HaverThe Temptress
Fred Kohler profile pictureFred KohlerThe Tough
Philippe De Lacy profile picturePhilippe De LacyAugust, as a child

About The Way of All Flesh

The Way of All Flesh Overview

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.

Runtime: 94min

Extra details

Original Title: The Way of All Flesh
Original Language: English
Directed By: Victor Fleming
Production Companies
Paramount