The Marriage-Go-Round

The Marriage-Go-Round

THIS MAN HAS A PROBLEM!

NR 1961 · 98 min · ★ 4.4 · Comedy

An anthropology professor and his professor wife have the perfect marriage--until a Swedish colleague's daughter comes to visit. Not only is the little girl all grown up, but she's ready to start a family--with him!

Directed by Walter Lang · Written by Leslie Stevens

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