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Her Private Affair
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Her Private Affair

1929-09-27 · 71 min · ★ 4.1

Drama · Crime

A married society woman accidentally kills her would-be lover and blackmailer and then suffers a crisis of conscience when his disgruntled butler is charged with the crime.

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Directors
Rollo Lloyd, Paul L. Stein
Production companies
Pathé Exchange
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ann HardingAnn HardingVera Kessler
Harry BannisterHarry BannisterJudge Richard Kessler
John LoderJohn LoderCarl Weild
Kay HammondKay HammondJulia Sturm
Arthur HoytArthur HoytMichael Sturm
William OrlamondWilliam OrlamondDr. Edmond Zeigler
Lawford DavidsonLawford DavidsonArnold Hartmann
Elmer BallardLudwig Grimm
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherState's Attorney
Betty CarterMrs. Ritter

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