Movie: Mishaps of Seduction and Conquest

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Deborah Kennedy
Deborah Kennedy

Emma

Richard Evans
Richard Evans

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Stuart Campbell
Stuart Campbell

Mallory's Voice

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    Early short film by Jane Campion.

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    1984-01-01

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