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The Vortex
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The Vortex

1928-03-25 · 90 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

A young man is shocked to discover that his fiancé is the mistress of his mother's lover.

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Directors
Adrian Brunel
Production companies
Gainsborough Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ivor NovelloIvor NovelloNicky Lancaster
Willette KershawWillette KershawFlorence Lancaster
Frances DobleFrances DobleBunty Mainwaring
Alan HollisTom Veryan
Simeon StuartDavid Lancaster
Kinsey PeilePouncefort Quentin
Julie SuedoJulie SuedoAnna Vollof
Dorothy FaneDorothy FaneHelen Saville

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