The Eternal Temptress

The Eternal Temptress

NR 1917 · 50 min · Drama

Austrian diplomats, seeking papers in the possession of the United States diplomat, work through the infatuation of his son, Harry, for an Italian widow. In his desperate financial straits, he is induced to turn traitor to his trust, but the woman, truly loving him, saves him from the consequences of his crime, at the cost of her own love and life.

Directed by Émile Chautard · Written by Frédérique De Grésac

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