Rapacité (1930)
Directed by André Berthomieu

Drama

Film Synopsis

When Edmond makes up his mind to marry Céline, his family make it clear to him that she will not be welcome in their midst.  Edmond is so besotted with Céline that he does not realise she is an unscrupulous gold-digger who intends to bleed him dry.  When he falls ill, Edmond is treated by a crooked doctor, who happens to be Céline's accomplice...
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Berthomieu
  • Script: Eugène Barbier (novel)
  • Cast: Gaston Jacquet, Florence Gray, René Lefèvre, Suzanne Christy, Jean Diéner, Émile Matrat
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White / Silent
  • Runtime: 90 min

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