Turning the Tables

Turning the Tables

A story of crooks, spooks, lovers and lunatics.

NR 1919 · 50 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy

Doris Pennington is committed to an insane asylum by her aunt, who hopes to take over Doris's fortune. Upon arrival at the asylum, however, Doris convinces the staff that the nurse who accompanies her is actually the patient and she the nurse.

Directed by Elmer Clifton · Written by Wells Hastings

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