The Oath and the Man (1910): cast, story & where to watch
1910 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1910, The Oath and the Man is a drama, romance and history film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. A rich nobleman steals a perfume merchant's wife just prior to the French Revolution, in which the perfumer is a leader of the peasants. His priest made him swear an oath to leave vengeance to God, however.
Who’s in it. The Oath and the Man stars Henry B. Walthall as Henri Prevost, Florence Barker as Madame Prevost, W. Chrystie Miller as A Priest and Francis J. Grandon as A Nobleman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Oath and the Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oath and the Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oath and the Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oath and the Man (1910)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Oath and the Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Oath and the Man worth watching?
- The Oath and the Man holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oath and the Man?
- The Oath and the Man stars Henry B. Walthall, Florence Barker, W. Chrystie Miller, Francis J. Grandon and Jack Pickford.
- When was The Oath and the Man released?
- The Oath and the Man was released in 1910, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.