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Temptation

Temptation

YOU CAN'T RESIST IT!

1946 1h 38mThriller

After marrying an archaeologist, a Victorian-era woman with a sordid past realizes that she is not ready to settle down with one man.

2.5/5

TMDB score· 13 votes

Synopsis

After marrying an archaeologist, a Victorian-era woman with a sordid past realizes that she is not ready to settle down with one man.

The vibe

adulterypoisonfilm noirvictorian era

Behind it

Irving PichelIrving PichelDirectorRobert ThoerenRobert ThoerenScreenplayLucien BallardLucien BallardCinematography

Cast

Merle OberonMerle OberonRuby
George BrentGeorge BrentNigel Armine
Charles KorvinCharles KorvinMahoud Baroudi
Paul LukasPaul LukasSir Meyer Isaacson
Lenore UlricLenore UlricMarie
Arnold MossArnold MossAhmed Effendi
Robert CapaHamza
Aubrey MatherAubrey MatherDr. Harding
Ludwig StösselLudwig StösselDr. Mueller
André CharlotAndré CharlotProf. Dupont
Suzanne CloutierSuzanne CloutierYvonne Dupont
Gloria Lloyd RobertsJean McCormick (as Gloria Lloyd)

Director

Irving Pichel

Writer

Robert Thoeren

Release date

2 Dec 1946

Runtime

1h 38m

Studio

International Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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