The Great Temptation

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Overview

The son of a naval commander faces his first heartbreak when he falls for the young American woman who is destined to become his father's new wife.

Cast: Victor Francen, Marcelle Chantal, Jacques Baumer, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Roland Toutain, more

Director: Marcel L'Herbier

Genres: Drama

Cast

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The Great Temptation

Overview

Cast

Victor Francen

Marcelle Chantal

Jacques Baumer

Jean-Pierre Aumont

Roland Toutain

Noël Roquevert

Pierre Poncet

Jacques Berlioz

Guy Sloux

Gustave Gallet

René Stern

Paul Asselin

Blanche Denège

Philippe Hersent

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