Movie: Contraband Love

Top 7 Billed Cast

C. Aubrey Smith
C. Aubrey Smith

Paul Machin, JP

Charles Paton
Charles Paton

Jude Sterling

Marie Ault
Marie Ault

Sarah Sterling

Janice Adair
Janice Adair

Janice Machin

Haddon Mason
Haddon Mason

Roger

Rosalinde Fuller
Rosalinde Fuller

Belle Sterling

Sydney Seaward
Sydney Seaward

Sampson

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    JP Paul Machin poses as a fugitive along the Cornish coast to gain the trust of a local smuggling ring. As he integrates into their world, he works to identify the leader and bring the group to justice.

  • Release Date

    1931-04-01

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    10

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