The Green Temptation
Synopsis
Genelle and Gaspard operate an itinerant Parisian theatre in which the greatest profits are realized by picking the pockets of the audience and robbing their homes while they are watching the show. When the First World War breaks out, Genelle volunteers as a Red Cross nurse and renounces her criminal ways. She travels to America, but re-encounters Gaspard, who is determined to use her new contacts in the upper class to continue their larcenous partnership.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers, Constance Lindsay Skinner, Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- The Green Temptation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Julia Crawford Ivers, Constance Lindsay Skinner, Monte M. Katterjohn
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Monte M. Katterjohn
Writer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Temptation
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What is The Green Temptation about?
Genelle and Gaspard operate an itinerant Parisian theatre in which the greatest profits are realized by picking the pockets of the audience and robbing their homes while they are watching the show. When the First World War breaks out, Genelle volunteers as a Red Cross nurse and renounces her criminal ways. She travels to America, but re-encounters Gaspard, who is determined to use her new contacts in the upper class to continue their larcenous partnership.
Who directed The Green Temptation?
The Green Temptation was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in The Green Temptation?
The principal cast of The Green Temptation includes Betty Compson, Mahlon Hamilton, Theodore Kosloff, Neely Edwards, Edmund Burns.
When was The Green Temptation released and how long is it?
The Green Temptation was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Temptation?
The Green Temptation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).