The Seventh Commandment (1932 film)
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The Seventh Commandment is a 1932 American Pre-Code crime film directed by Dwain Esper and James P. Hogan and starring Victoria Vinton, George LeMaire and James Harrison. It was produced on Poverty Row as a second feature. The title refers to the Seventh Commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery". It is now considered a lost film.
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Plot
A young man from the country heads to a big city in order to make his fortune. However he soon falls in with bad company, taking part in games of strip poker and promiscuous activities. Disgusted by such a life he returns to his hometown and plans to marry his childhood sweetheart Mary, but is alarmed to discover he has caught syphilis.
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Cast
- Stuart James as David Hayes
- Victoria Vinton as Mary Townley
- George LeMaire as Cubby
- James Harrison as Numbskull
- Maxine Collins as Vi
- Virginia Griffith as Sue
- Martha Heath as Fanny
- Alma Powell as Ma Townley
- William Malan a s Pa Townley
- Frank Schwab as Gloomy
- Edward Carlie as The Doctor
- Horace B. Carpenter as The Quack Doctor
- E. Alyn Warren as The Philosopher
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