Temptation and the Man (1916)
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.
Director: Robert F. Hill
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 24, 1916
Cast
- Hobart Henley - Temple Vaughn
- Sydell Dowling - Ann Payton
- Sidney Bracey - Jim Crosby
- A.H. Busby - John Payton-Banker
- Joseph Granby - Phil Johnson
- Clara Beyers - Mamma Costello
Screenplay
- Catherine Carr (Story)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Robert F. Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Temptation and the Man stars Hobart Henley, Sydell Dowling, Sidney Bracey, A.H. Busby, Joseph Granby, Clara Beyers.
- How long is Temptation and the Man?
- Temptation and the Man has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Temptation and the Man?
- Temptation and the Man is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Temptation and the Man produced?
- Temptation and the Man was produced in United States of America.