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The Fallen Idol (1948)

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The Fallen Idol (1948)

Anthony Esolen
Jan 19
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The Fallen Idol (1948)

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Philippe has to learn what we all learn, that man is not as he wishes to appear to be to others or even to himself. We are all Adam and Eve, hiding from the face of God. Whether you rise up on the morrow sadder but wiser for this knowledge — that is another question.  (Directed by Sir Carol Reed)

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