The Gay Diplomat
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NR 1931 · 67 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Romance
Captain Orloff is sent to Bucharest to capture a Mata Hari type of spy, but many different women fit the bill and are attractive enough to make one question one's allegiance.
Directed by Richard Boleslawski · Written by Benn W. Levy
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Genevieve Tobin Countess Dorchy -
Betty Compson Baroness Corri -
Ivan Lebedeff Captain Orloff -
Ilka Chase Madame Blinis -
Purnell Pratt Colonel George Gorin -
Colin Campbell Gamble -
Arthur Edmund Carewe Suave Man -
Edward Martindel Ambassador -
John St. Polis General -
Judith Vosselli Wife -
George Irving Colonel -
Rita La Roy Natalie
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