Temptation and the Man
Synopsis
Jim Crosby, the product of a broken home, becomes a gangster and goes to prison. Meanwhile, Ann Payton, an heiress, converts a saloon into a mission. She is engaged to her father's secretary, Temple Vaughn, a gambler. Jim is released from prison and seeks shelter at the mission. Temple becomes indebted to gambler Phil Johnson and is forced to arrange a crooked poker game involving some of his wealthy friends. Jim overhears the plot and, realizing that Temple is Ann's fiancé, robs the poker game and puts a check Temple forged into Temple's own pocket.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Carr
- Original Title
- Temptation and the Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. Hill
Catherine Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Hill
Director
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What is Temptation and the Man about?
Jim Crosby, the product of a broken home, becomes a gangster and goes to prison. Meanwhile, Ann Payton, an heiress, converts a saloon into a mission. She is engaged to her father's secretary, Temple Vaughn, a gambler. Jim is released from prison and seeks shelter at the mission. Temple becomes indebted to gambler Phil Johnson and is forced to arrange a crooked poker game involving some of his wealthy friends. Jim overhears the plot and, realizing that Temple is Ann's fiancé, robs the poker game and puts a check Temple forged into Temple's own pocket.
Who directed Temptation and the Man?
Temptation and the Man was directed by Robert F. Hill.
Who stars in Temptation and the Man?
The principal cast of Temptation and the Man includes Hobart Henley, Sydell Dowling, Sidney Bracey, A.H. Busby, Joseph Granby.
When was Temptation and the Man released and how long is it?
Temptation and the Man was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.