The Temptation of Carlton Earle

The Temptation of Carlton Earle

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The Temptation of Carlton Earle

1923

0h 50m

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Crime

Drama

Overview

A doctor poisons his dying friend and is framed by his valet for poisoning his wife's first husband.

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5 members

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C. Aubrey Smith

Carlton Earle

C. Aubrey Smith

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Gertrude McCoy

Margaret Roynton

Gertrude McCoy

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James Lindsay

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Simeon Stuart

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Francis Innys

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