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The Other Love (1947)
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The Other Love (1947)

Drama, Romance • 1h 35m

Overview

Seriously ill, concert pianist Karen Duncan is admitted to a Swiss sanitorium. Despite being attracted to Dr Tony Stanton she ignores his warnings of possibly fatal consequences unless she rests completely. Rather, she opts for a livelier time in Monte Carlo with dashing Paul Clermont.

Director: André de Toth

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95 mins

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