The Lure of Jade

"Down through the ages love and jealousy have fought for power. In the conflict men and women have reached the heights of sublimity, or have been hurled headlong to oblivion."

1921

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9 members

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Pauline Frederick

Sara Vincent

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Thomas Holding

Capt. Louis Corey

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Arthur Rankin

Allan Corey

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Léon Bary

Stuart Beresford

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Hardee Kirkland

RAdm. Vincent

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Lee Shumway

Capt. Willing

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Clarissa Selwynne

Alida Corey

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Togo Yamamoto

Sara's servant

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Goro Kino

Willing's servant

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