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Playthings of Desire

Playthings of Desire

193350m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1933

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Sep 1, 1933
Languages
English
Director
George Melford
George Melford
Production
Pinnacle Productions
Pinnacle Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

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