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Slave of Desire (1923)
Poet Raphael de Valentin is down on his luck until a friend introduces him into society. He meets the Countess Fedora, and after she reads his poems, his work becomes an overnight sensation.
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Poet Raphael de Valentin is down on his luck until a friend introduces him into society. He meets the Countess Fedora, and after she reads his poems, his work becomes an overnight sensation.
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Genre:Drama
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In Theaters:10/4/1923
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Runtime:69 minutes
Studio:Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
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