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As Man Desires

As Man Desires

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As Man Desires

"The Place No Law Can Reach"

1925

1h 20m

4.5(4 votes)

Action

Adventure

Drama

Overview

The story of a man who was robbed of his greatest love and the South Seas wildflower who found it for him, in the land of pawn trees where men of all nations gather; some seeking vengeance and some forgiveness.

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First National Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Milton Sills

Milton Sills

Major John Craig

Viola Dana

Viola Dana

Pandora La Croix

Ruth Clifford

Ruth Clifford

Gloria Gordon

Rosemary Theby

Rosemary Theby

Evelyn Beaudine

Irving Cummings

Irving Cummings

Major Singh

Paul Nicholson

Paul Nicholson

Colonel Carringford

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

Gorilla Bagsley

Hector V. Sarno

Toni (as Hector Sarno)

Louis Payne

Louis Payne

Major Gridley

Anna Mae Walthall

The Duchess

Creative team

Directed by: Irving Cummings
Written by: Marion Orth
Earl Hudson

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