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1. The Great Sinner (1949)

Approved | 110 min | Drama

In the 1860s, in the casino resort town of Wiesbaden, Germany, a reformed gambling addict, Pauline Ostrovsky, tenderly nurses the talented Russian writer Fedja, who is a physical wreck.

Directors: Robert Siodmak, Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Melvyn Douglas, Walter Huston

Votes: 1,628

2. Lady of the Camelias (1981)

115 min | Drama, Romance

A young girl from the provinces, comes to Paris with one goal: to become a part of the rich bourgeoisie. To achieve this she will use her unique beauty and charm.

Director: Mauro Bolognini | Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Gian Maria Volontè, Bruno Ganz, Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Votes: 723

3. Jassy (1947)

Approved | 100 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

In 17th century England, Jassy is believed to be a witch because she has visions of approaching disasters. After Barney Hatton, an impoverished gent whose gambling father has lost the ... See full summary »

Director: Bernard Knowles | Stars: Margaret Lockwood, Patricia Roc, Dennis Price, Basil Sydney

Votes: 367

4. Vanity Fair (1998)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1998)

TV-PG | 53 min | Drama, Romance

Amelia cannot afford to refuse Mr. Osborne's proposal to raise her son in exchange for an allowance to her. Rawdon is thrown in jail for his debts, and leaves Becky when he realizes she hid money that could've been used for his bail.

Director: Marc Munden | Stars: Nathaniel Parker, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Stephen Frost, Janine Duvitski

Votes: 22

5. The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996)
Episode: Episode 1 (1996)

Unrated | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Baby Moll is sold several times ending up with gypsies. Adopted by a family whose eldest son seduces her, then she marries his brother. When he dies, she heads to London, remarries, and helps an irresponsible heir squander his fortune.

Director: David Attwood | Stars: James Bowers, Alex Kingston, Nicola Kingston, Geoffrey Beevers

Votes: 13

6. Reign (2013–2017)
Episode: The Shakedown (2017)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

After a tragic earthquake hits Scotland, Mary must face John Knox (Jonathan Goad) amidst claims that she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Elizabeth takes drastic measures after she is... See full summary »

Director: Norma Bailey | Stars: Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Rachel Skarsten, Celina Sinden

Votes: 200

7. Crackanory (2013–2017)
Episode: Pickled (2017)

Comedy, Drama

A down on his luck man, a former aristocrat who squandered away his fortune, stumbles upon an old house with a mysterious inhabitant.

Director: Richard Pengelley | Stars: Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Steer