The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1914 film)

The World, the Flesh and the Devil is a 1914 British silent drama film directed by F. Martin Thornton. It is based on the 1873 novel of the same name by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. The film tells the story of a young woman, Lila, who is torn between two suitors: one representing the temptations of the world and the flesh, and the other representing a more spiritual and moral path. The film explores themes of temptation, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. Specific plot details beyond this general outline are difficult to ascertain due to the scarcity of surviving information and the presumed loss of the film itself. It is considered a lost film.