The Temptress
Synopsis
Film noir about a physician who sets aside his altruistic quest for a cure for polio when a femme fatale coerces him into murder and blackmail.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oswald Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathleen Butler, Alice Campbell
- Original Title
- The Temptress
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gilbert Church Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oswald Mitchell
Kathleen Butler, Alice Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
Oswald Mitchell
Director
Kathleen Butler
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Temptress
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What is The Temptress about?
Film noir about a physician who sets aside his altruistic quest for a cure for polio when a femme fatale coerces him into murder and blackmail.
Who directed The Temptress?
The Temptress was directed by Oswald Mitchell.
Who stars in The Temptress?
The principal cast of The Temptress includes Joan Maude, Arnold Bell, Don Stannard, Shirley Quentin, John Stuart.
When was The Temptress released and how long is it?
The Temptress was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The Temptress based on a book or true story?
The Temptress is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Campbell".