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In 1910s Paris, a sewer worker disillusioned with Christianity feels his prayers have been answered when he chances upon a street waif and they fall in love.

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Awards
Won 3 awards, including the Oscars for Best Director (Dramatic Picture) and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1929)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture
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Box office
Grossed $2.5M worldwide, about 1.9 times its $1.3M budget
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Setting
Set in Paris
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Joseph A. Valentine and Ernest Palmer
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Director: Frank Borzage
Writers: Benjamin GlazerScreenplay
Katherine HillikerWriter
H.H. CaldwellWriter
Status: Released
Release date: September 10, 1927
Original language: English
Budget: $1.3M
Revenue: $2.5M
Countries: United States of America

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