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Cast
Winifred Greenwood
as Mrs. Jim Rogers
Lillian Leighton
as Mrs. Tubbs
Dick Richards
as George W. Britt
Edward Lawrence
as Jimmy de Shrimp
Carl Winterhoff
as Jim Rogers
Anna May Kroell
as Little Ruth Rogers
Mac Barnes
as Dan Tracy
Thomas Keezie
as Tom Simmons
Lem B. Parker
as John H. Mason
Chauncy D. Herbert
as James H. Hall
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1912
Runtime0h 20m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorLem B. Parker
WritersChris Lane
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTempted by Necessity
About Tempted by Necessity
Jim is tasked with taking the daily deposit to the bank. On his way, he happens to overhear an intense argument between a man and his wife, drawing him into their backyard. Once there he is “Tempted by Necessity” to help them.
Directed by Lem B. Parker, Tempted by Necessity leans on a strong ensemble — Winifred Greenwood, Lillian Leighton, Dick Richards — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1912.
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