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Tempted by Necessity

Oct 23, 1912

0h 20m

★ 0.0

Overview

Jim is tasked with taking the daily deposit to the bank. On his way, he happens to overhear an intense argument between a man and his wife, drawing him into their backyard. Once there he is “Tempted by Necessity” to help them.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Selig Polyscope Company

General Film Company

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Cast

Mrs. Jim Rogers

Winifred Greenwood

Mrs. Tubbs

Lillian Leighton

George W. Britt

Dick Richards

Jimmy de Shrimp

Edward Lawrence

Jim Rogers

Carl Winterhoff

Little Ruth Rogers

Anna May Kroell

Dan Tracy

Mac Barnes

Tom Simmons

Thomas Keezie

John H. Mason

Lem B. Parker

James H. Hall

Chauncy D. Herbert

Smith

Colin Reid

Hungry Hank

Ed Brick

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