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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.
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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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Genre:Drama
Written By:Edmund Goulding
In Theaters:12/5/1920
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Selznick Pictures
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