The Sin That Was His(1920)
An unscrupulous gambler is falsely accused of murder. To avoid capture, he disguises himself as a priest. But his priestly role causes a change in his life and he finds himself making unusual choices.
Movie: The Sin That Was His
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Raymond Chapelle
Valerie Lafleur
Father Aubert
Madam Blondin
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An unscrupulous gambler is falsely accused of murder. To avoid capture, he disguises himself as a priest. But his priestly role causes a change in his life and he finds himself making unusual choices.
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1920-12-05
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