The Temptress

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The Temptress ★★½ 1949

A doctor attempting to find a cure for polio is coerced by an irresistible woman into murder and blackmail. Well-told story, if somewhat grim. 85m/B VHS . GB Joan Maude, Arnold Bell, Don Stannard, Shirley Quentin, John Stuart, Ferdinand “Ferdy” Mayne; D: Oswald Mitchell.