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When a Man Loves

In 18th Century France, a nobleman's pursuit of the priesthood is derailed by his passion for a captivating, yet hesitant, courtesan.

Fabien des Grieux, a divinity student, saves Manon Lescaut from her brother's attempt to sell her to the lecherous Comte Guillot de Morfontaine. They fall in love, and Fabien abandons his priestly ambitions. However, de Morfontaine continues to pursue Manon, and she's eventually trapped.

Info about When a Man Loves

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Aug 21, 1927

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $1,037,000.00

Budget: $528,000.00

Genres:History, Romance