Sensation Seekers

Sensation Seekers

Sensation Seekers

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Sensation Seekers

"SHE'S THE GIRL OF A THOUSAND THRILLS!"

1927

1h 12m

6.4(5 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

The prohibition is in full swing and Egypt Hagen, a new woman, is the constant subject of controversy in her religious small town. After a scandalous night of partying leaves her publicly shamed, she finds unlikely companionship in the town's new reverend. As their bond intensifies under the watchful eye of concerned townsfolk, her sullied reputation threatens his standing as a respected clergyman.

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Universal Pictures

Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Billie Dove

Luena 'Egypt' Hagen

Billie Dove

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Raymond Bloomer

Reverend Lodge

Raymond Bloomer

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Huntley Gordon

Ray Sturgis

Huntley Gordon

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Peggy Montgomery

Margaret Todd

Peggy Montgomery

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Will Gregory

Colonel Emory Todd

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Helen Gilmore

Mrs. Todd

Helen Gilmore

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Edith Yorke

Mrs. Hagen

Edith Yorke

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Phillips Smalley

Mr. Hagen

Phillips Smalley

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Cora Williams

Mrs. W. Symme

Cora Williams

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Sidney Arundel

Deacon W. Symme

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Blackie Thompson

Rabbitt Smythe

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Nora Cecil

Mrs. Lodge

Nora Cecil

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Frances Dale

Tottie

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Lillian Lawrence

Tibbett Sister

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Fanchon Frankel

Tibbett Sister

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Hazel Howell

Guest

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Walter Brennan

Below Deck Yacht Crewman

Walter Brennan

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Eddie Foster

Speakeasy Patron

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