Temptation
“YOU CAN'T RESIST IT!”
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.
Top Cast
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Merle Oberon
Ruby
George Brent
Nigel Armine
Charles Korvin
Mahoud Baroudi
Paul Lukas
Sir Meyer Isaacson
Lenore Ulric
Marie
Arnold Moss
Ahmed Effendi
Robert Capa
Hamza
Aubrey Mather
Dr. Harding
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Mueller
André Charlot
Prof. Dupont
Suzanne Cloutier
Yvonne Dupont
Gloria Lloyd Roberts
Jean McCormick (as Gloria Lloyd)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Thoeren
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Temptation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Robert Thoeren, Robert Hichens, James B. Fagan
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Lucien Ballard
Ernest J. Nims
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Pichel
Director
Edward Small
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
Robert Thoeren
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Temptation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Temptation about?
After marrying an archaeologist, a Victorian-era woman with a sordid past realizes that she is not ready to settle down with one man.
Who directed Temptation?
Temptation was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in Temptation?
The principal cast of Temptation includes Merle Oberon, George Brent, Charles Korvin, Paul Lukas, Lenore Ulric.
When was Temptation released and how long is it?
Temptation was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Temptation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Temptation was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is Temptation based on a book or true story?
Temptation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Hichens", Novel: "James B. Fagan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Temptation?
Temptation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).