The Woman One Longs For (1929)

On his honeymoon with a bride chosen for business, Henri Leblanc, a man tasked with rescuing his family’s crumbling industrial empire, becomes captivated by Stascha, a mysterious woman in the thrall of the enigmatic Dr. Karoff. Drawn to her plea for protection, Henri resolves to leave his wife, abandon the family, and escape with Stascha. However, Karoff’s intense hold over her, rooted in their shared dark secret.